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WORK: How To Find Joy And Meaning In Each Hour Of The Day by Thích Nhất Hạnh, Thích Nhất Hạnh
bellalaf's review against another edition
1.0
Reads like it was written by a monk (it was), which would have been great but he was consistently advising on work-life whilst reminding us that he has no experience in normal working life! It's not and should not be about how to be happy at work - it's an insight as to how a devout Buddhist monk thinks and tries to feel in their day to day life. Wasn't bad, just wasn't really about work.
ciarafor's review against another edition
3.0
Thich Nhat Hanh is one of my favorite authors! This is a great book for beginners who are new to mindfulness, but it does really focus only on white collar jobs. If you are further along the path or don't work in an office, you will still find a few great gems, but it may not be as applicable to you.
jasoncomely's review
3.0
I have the deepest respect for Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a bodhisattva and a blessing to the world. That said, this book didn't do much for me. I found myself skim-reading rather than being fully engaged. That is my fault. Others will no doubt get much more from it.
alykat_reads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
4.25
I've read a few of his books and the basic principles are the same for each book so they can start to feel repetitive. Mindfulness can and should be practiced regularly throughout the day. Some of his suggestions as far as things to say to others kind of make me laugh because I get what he is saying and understand the meaning behind it, but some people would look at you like you were an alien if you said some of those things. It's just so proper and can be strange in our current culture. Overall though, I definitely resonate with his teachings.
corporalmaladict's review against another edition
4.0
I came to this book looking for ways to find meaning at work and since I've read more than one book by Thich Nhat Hanh I felt kind of frustrated because I felt like I wasn't learning anything new. But then I read some sections near the end of the book about Right Livelihood and the explanation of interbeing as related to right livelihood and how we are all responsible on some level for the work other people do, it made me let go a little bit of the need to be doing something I find ultimately meaningful all the time and accept the direction of moving towards a meaningful job by being mindful and present now. It's less immediately satisfying but more actionable and less anxiety inducing than what I was doing for myself. Grateful for more skillful teaching and sending blessings to everyone out there feeling crushed by work that we may all find ways of being present and mindful for each other.
katrinadalythompson's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
silvio's review against another edition
5.0
I just love Thich Nhat Hanh, one of my favorite teachers. A great book for my mum.
ccookie95's review against another edition
5.0
This book was genuinely so heartwarming and helpful to read! Absolutely loved it. A lot of these were lessons I already knew - it's hard not to when you're South Asian. But at the same time, incorporating them into your lifestyle can be so difficult. I'm going to definitely try to from here on out!