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A review by jameshaus
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Daniel J. Siegel
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It basically makes the case that a lot of problems people go to counseling for can be addressed by a form of mindfulness meditation. It describes how the brain drives behavior, and then presents a series of case studies detailing ways a brain can drive negative or destructive behavior. And then illustrates how each patient was able to use practised focused attention to train the brain out of bad habits, rewiring it to work better.
I share some of the problems presented in his case studies, and it was very helpful to see that other people share my exact problems and it is simply the result of parts of the brain not operating in balance. I also find the idea that i can retrain my brain into healthier patterns. By indulging in what is more or less a form of mindful meditation. It's still hard work, but it gave me hope that i can retrain myself into better modes of being.
The only thing i didn't like is it seemed a little light on techniques and helpful things to practice. It taught me a lot about what's wrong, but less about how to fix it. Also, he's invented the buzzword "mindsight" and insists on using it constantly in hopes it will catch on.
Recommended if you suffer from depression, anxiety or other emotional disconnects, although maybe as a library rental.
I share some of the problems presented in his case studies, and it was very helpful to see that other people share my exact problems and it is simply the result of parts of the brain not operating in balance. I also find the idea that i can retrain my brain into healthier patterns. By indulging in what is more or less a form of mindful meditation. It's still hard work, but it gave me hope that i can retrain myself into better modes of being.
The only thing i didn't like is it seemed a little light on techniques and helpful things to practice. It taught me a lot about what's wrong, but less about how to fix it. Also, he's invented the buzzword "mindsight" and insists on using it constantly in hopes it will catch on.
Recommended if you suffer from depression, anxiety or other emotional disconnects, although maybe as a library rental.