Wu Wei - Awaking my Heart

by Mathieu Spencer

"Part autobiography, part biology lesson, part spiritual meditation, and part easy to implement exercises and advice –  Mathieu take us “inside” on many different levels in this highly personal set of short essays and illustrations. After a 16 year odyssey of studying health – particularly anatomy and physiology – to heal himself and his patients, he shares the questions that drove him and lessons he has learned. Through his unique combination of rational, scientific skepticism paired with creative, artistic wonder, we are taken on an illustrated tour of the human as a series of systems – physical, chemical, mental, and symbiotic. We go with Mathieu as he tries out new practices and modes of healing on himself and his patients. And are shown how small tweaks in our breathing, diet, posture, and mindset can lead to major improvements in our health and wellbeing. As Mathieu traces his own journey of exploration, experimentation, discovery, and healing, we too learn more about what we are, how we work, and who we may become. "



Michael Weitz

Co-Founder of Virtuozo

Official speaker coach for the world famous TED Conference


Paperback

Published April 1, 2019

Reviews

[Dom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured the book. What an (also visually) beautiful dance between a curious brain and an open heart. It inspired me to chose and tweak my own path more consciously again. I'll also start shedding off some protecting layers and may even try those cold showers... A book I'll re-read to also enjoy the rhythmic, inspired and crisp signature style of writing which seems yet another sign of someone that found the beat of his own drum.



Keywording
Access the emotional brain. Bold and curious. Born to roam. Emerge to resolve. Emotions, energy in motion. Hormones, the messengers. Life metrics. MBS over MBA. Not holy, holistic! Positive reinforcement. Shock and awe-someness. Stuck in the head, limited in power. Subconsciously wild. What is not bad vs the good.

"One true voice in a world of phonies.
Save others and help yourself all at once.
And refine to the point it's graceful."

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Simplicity, authenticity! Easy to read!
Thank you Mathieu