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apagefromherbook's review against another edition
3.0
2.65/5 ⭐️ 2023 Review -
This book is on how to connect as the title states. The message became more clear toward the ending when it was more directly pointed out to the reader.
At first, you kind of have to be a talented enough reader to be able to extract the meaning from the text. It is meaningful nonetheless.
What I liked about the text is that it’s made for everyone and you don’t have to be of the monastic faith to follow mindfulness practices - that was made clear in the reading.
It was overall a good message on how to connect and why we need connection in the world in these dire times of political and global conflict. Yet, I found it did not give a full picture on how to connect.
These little books are taken from a larger complete texts written by Thich Nhat Hanh.
This book is on how to connect as the title states. The message became more clear toward the ending when it was more directly pointed out to the reader.
At first, you kind of have to be a talented enough reader to be able to extract the meaning from the text. It is meaningful nonetheless.
What I liked about the text is that it’s made for everyone and you don’t have to be of the monastic faith to follow mindfulness practices - that was made clear in the reading.
It was overall a good message on how to connect and why we need connection in the world in these dire times of political and global conflict. Yet, I found it did not give a full picture on how to connect.
These little books are taken from a larger complete texts written by Thich Nhat Hanh.
jennicajackson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.25
melda_reads's review against another edition
This is the final book of the Mindfulness Essentials series. I deeply admire this little series of booklets, especially How to Connect and How to Love.
Favourite thought:
Thich Nhat Hanh emphasises that real change and awakening in society can only come through a shift in our collective consciousness, and this can only come through realising the interdependent nature of reality.
Some favourite quotes I noted:
"Unless we can restore the Earth's balance, we will continue to cause destruction, and it will be difficult for life on Earth to continue. We need to realise that the conditions that will help to restore the necessary balance come from inside us, from our own mindfulness, our own level of awareness. Our own awakened consciousness is what can heal the Earth."
"There is no difference between concern for the planet and concern for ourselves and our own well-being. There is no difference between healing the planet and healing ourselves."
"Before we can listen to another person, we need to spend time listening to ourselves."
Favourite thought:
Thich Nhat Hanh emphasises that real change and awakening in society can only come through a shift in our collective consciousness, and this can only come through realising the interdependent nature of reality.
Some favourite quotes I noted:
"Unless we can restore the Earth's balance, we will continue to cause destruction, and it will be difficult for life on Earth to continue. We need to realise that the conditions that will help to restore the necessary balance come from inside us, from our own mindfulness, our own level of awareness. Our own awakened consciousness is what can heal the Earth."
"There is no difference between concern for the planet and concern for ourselves and our own well-being. There is no difference between healing the planet and healing ourselves."
"Before we can listen to another person, we need to spend time listening to ourselves."
r_lumbrix's review against another edition
4.0
Gentleness, mindfulness, & connection are what have the power to heal. This is a very sweet little book to sit with when life feels like too much. “Our true home is in the present moment."
whizbangdebris's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
0.5