One positively interesting thing I found within the book talked about spiritual bypassing. That's doing spiritual practice without addressing the actual issues and how this doesn't facilitate healing. A contemplative lifestyle is not a substitute for psychological support. This was something I contemplated on and now watch out for.
While this book was packed full of positivity, much beauty (my oh my the beauty of the little pages was incredible), affirmations, and wisdom, it wasn't exactly what I was looking for on my healing journey at this moment. This little book of healing contains material to be reflected and contemplated on.
Each day you flip to the day's date and meditate or contemplate the reflection or affirmation given. There aren't nearly as many exercises or meditations to practice as I was expecting, it was mostly the author's reflections. It reminded me of a 365 day devotional on healing, not a daily meditation book. (I feel that the title is a tad misleading.) Just about every other day had a HUGE word I had no idea the meaning of and I'm not one who struggles with vocabulary. Unfortunately, the writing didn't jive with me. While there are great things to think about, and I LOVE a ton of the affirmations shared, I feel the author's years of advanced contemplative practice went right over my head.
Maybe this book would be great for the level of health others are at, but as someone trying to transcend beyond survival mode, I personally need more. It's hard for me to think and contemplate when my mind is in a dark place, I can definitely see me referring to this when I do have space to hold and can reflect in a healthy way.
I feel bad for saying this wasn't for me at this time, because like I said before, there's a ton of wisdom and great info in here, I'm just at a different stage in my life/healing journey at the moment. I'll pick this one back up when I'm a bit further along, it is really cute, I like the size of it, and the watercolor artwork is so jazzy. I'm a sucker for anything healing, the color pink, and watercolors!
If you are a big thinker or operate on the more logical side of life instead of the more emotional side, you may enjoy interacting with The Daily Meditation Book of Healing. I have a little bit more work to do before this book feels helpful to me. We must all do what works for us, we are all at different stages, and we must each go at our own pace, AND THAT IS OK!
Much gratitude to Rockridge Press the publisher, and Callisto Media for the early copy I received. I was under no obligation to write a review, my honest opinion is freely given.