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For those that would shy away from a book that will seem too Buddhist and ascetic on the surface: My experience with books like this (and the works of Jack Kornfield) is that they provide practical viewpoints and thoughts in a framework that is gentle and playful.
— Aug 15, 2017 09:09AM
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The introduction so far promises four pillars for the mind and four for the heart, built from traditional thought and supported by the sciences.
— Aug 15, 2017 09:08AM
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A bit of a palate-cleanser between all the heavy romance books. I looked in my Audible queue, and there it was.
Given the sadness and loss among my friends, and the sorrows and chaos and hatred in the world, it seemed like a good time to strengthen inner joy, which transcends the outer circumstances.
— Aug 15, 2017 09:08AM
Given the sadness and loss among my friends, and the sorrows and chaos and hatred in the world, it seemed like a good time to strengthen inner joy, which transcends the outer circumstances.

