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Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Summary of the summary: Constructing a meaningful life is about discerning "the vital few from the trivial many." Takeaway: Focus your time and energy on the activities and people who "move the...
There's something about the arrival of autumn that prompts reflection. Leaves flutter to the ground in an array of colours, the wind carries a different scent on its wings and everything seems to close, curl and cozy up. The transition from summer to fall touches us...
Book: The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere by Pico Iyer Summary of the summary: Sitting still (or going Nowhere) is "how many of us get what we most crave and need in our accelerated lives." Takeaway: Going Nowhere gives you the opportunity to synthesize...
I’m a meditator, but not your typical kind. I appreciate the value of quality mantra or a well-timed breathing pacer or a grounding loving-kindness practice, but when I sit down to meditate, it’s rarely structured. When I’m in polite company, I call my process The...
This is what I’ve been reading lately. I’ll update as the year goes along.Non-FictionBecoming Wise – Krista Tippet An exploration of an award-winning journalist/podcaster's reflections on her conversations with some of the wisest people on earth.Stillness is the Key –...
There are some things we know intuitively to be true. And while the term "less is more" has grown more and more cliché, it still has that nugget of truth at its core. Yet despite our supposed agreement, we don't often ask why it rings so true. What's so good about...