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The author visits Bhutan whose culture values happiness over monetary things, views nothing/no-one as permanent. They embrace of death. Their wellbeing despite discomfort is due to appreciation of life, mindfulness, sense of community, and compassion. Priorities change when death nears.

The psychology of eating habits is what impacts weight and health. Key points: most don’t estimate how much they eat accurately, food is often a coping mechanism, eating late hinders cellular regeneration/sleep/etc, & per the World Cancer Research Fund being a healthy weight is the #1 way to reduce cancer risks

He’s discussed comfort creep & the concept of Misogi to stretch physical and mental boundaries. Boredom is good. Constant stimulation today erodes focus and raises anxiety. We are drawn to a community of 150. Time alone, especially in nature, helps reset the brain, improve clarity, and reduce anxiety. Constant social input blocks deep thinking.

I will say one character is recovering from spousal abuse. However, the story switches between characters narrating and time periods, which helps break it up. Not sure if I’ll finish it. I’ll give it a little more time.

After getting a few chapters in I started to enjoy this book and the main character more. She frustrated me at first and book 1 was average, but I’m definitely pleased I decided to keep reading the series