Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future

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the greatest journey i have taken so far is the one where i ended the alienation between me and all that i am, the once where i connected my light and my darkness, where i united what i wanted to know with what i did not want to face. One thing that I didn't like was the repetitive nature of the sentences, they were just rephrased into the various chapters. Using the last example, you may notice that your pattern is to react with anger anytime someone questions your intestinal fortitude. He also places particular emphasis on the importance of renouncing the submissive belief that we do not have power over our mental situation, when in fact we all have the potential for peace of mind through intentional action.

One: you’re no longer reacting immediately to things that have commonly triggered you because you’re able to pause and give yourself space to reflect. Ultimately, only This was quite a heavy book to read given a few of the circumstances that I've been healing from but necessary.For our purposes, let’s define healing as reprogramming your brain from being in a reactionary or survival state to being in a conscious or logical state. yung pueblo’s humble, po­tent teachings help us prioritize our emotional maturity in the face of constant change, a vital understanding in these turbulent times. As the heaviness falls away, our minds will finally stop feeling overburdened with tension and we’ll be able to reconnect with the present. There’s nothing wrong with either of those things, and they can be acts of self-care, but that’s not the self-love we’re talking about.

I journaled throughout reading and made use of the “reflections” and I think that inspired more introspection when this is a book that could be breezed over… but should not. Alex has a master’s degree in comparative literature from Harvard University and a PhD in literary criticism from Oxford University. As you offer yourself love and forgiveness, you recognize the work that others are doing and can give them the same love. If we have built thick layers of negative thinking over many years, then we cannot expect healing to be a quick-fix: 'It takes time and intention to break a habit that has been repeated countless times'. Perez's testimony of progress from drug abuse to peace through Vipassana meditation demonstrates that he 'walks the talk' and serves as an inspiring example.This was not an easy journey, and it's one that he is still on, but it showed him that real healing is possible. Ocean życia będzie nami miotał, dopóki nie postawimy żagli i nie przepłyniemy przez fale, które próbują nas powstrzymać.

This book would be great for someone who is completely new to the concept of self-healing - it may simply reinforce or reiterate certain principles for those who are some way down the road. Yet when done thoroughly it reveals the extent to which we project our faults and mistakes onto other people or things. The tension between our reality and what we crave is the root of much of our reactionary tendencies. Lighter (2022) guides anyone seeking self-improvement through the process of releasing the past and taking power over the future. Seven: you can now hear the voice of your own intuition and you find that it’s guiding you in a positive direction.

It means being able to face those moments that you’re embarrassed about or ashamed of and take responsibility for them. those who are truly powerful do not harm themselves or others; instead, they use their energy to enrich all they know with love.

New York Times Bestselling collection of poetry and short prose focused on understanding how past wounds impact our present relationships.Let’s talk about the difference between your reactionary self and your intentional self in the next section. You can begin by being intentional with every action you take and choosing to do what’s best for you and your goals instead of just what feels good. It provides insights into what he has been through, and shows how he has grown, but that’s not what everything revolves around.