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reviewed The Four Noble Truths of Love by Susan Piver

Susan Piver: The Four Noble Truths of Love (Paperback, 2018, Lionheart Press)

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Our modern conception of love simply equates it with positive emotion and passion. This is a very self-absorbed idea of love, where the emphasis is on oneself. And we can actually make relationship problems worse by interpreting the emotional turmoil that love causes as a sign that there’s something wrong.

But love is more than a feeling; it’s a way of being. And true love is facing the emotional turmoil of life’s journey – all the discomfort, confusion, and pain – hand-in-hand with a fellow traveler. It’s dynamic, scary, and profound. Once we accept it for what it is, we might just be able to enjoy the adventure a little more.

As we’ve seen, meditation can be a powerful tool for reestablishing connection with your partner on a regular basis. It helps even when you meditate alone. Simply allow your partner’s qualities to rest in your mind – see their …

reviewed Thoughts without a thinker by Mark Epstein

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Mark Epstein: Thoughts without a thinker (1995, Basic Books)

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Both Buddhism and psychoanalysis can shed light on the ways human beings suffer. A major focus of both traditions is an attachment to the idea that a “self” exists, which, in many cases, is the root cause of mental illness. By practicing Buddhism, you can can find freedom from suffering and a sense of calm in your mind.

Actionable advice:

Allow yourself to feel pain.

The next time you feel sad, don’t try to push the feeling away or deny it. Instead, realize that such emotions are a natural part of being human. During such painful moments, you have access to your innermost truth and are able to see how you are clutching to the illusion of self, causing yourself to suffer in the process.

reviewed Ida by Hélène Bessette

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Hélène Bessette, Daniel Sardà Benguría: Ida (Paperback, 2020, Editorial Dosmanos)

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Poético.Pequeño.facil.inclusivo.intelligente.

Tenemos la suerte de poder degustar por primera vez en español las dimensiones del talento de Bessette (por gracias a editorial dos manos de Barcelona). Bessette ,artista francesa ,es reconocida como el faro de su generación por Margarita Duras o Simone de Beauvoir.

Aquí ,con Ida, nos trae en un universo de humour ,critica salvaje a una sociedad de solicitud y ignorancia.

Recomendable!