![]() ![]() In today’s divisive world, Sunim’s call for selflessness and generosity sometimes comes across as too idealistic, but his book is perfect for readers looking for a respite from busy lives and tumultuous times. Sunim evokes a calm assuredness in his philosophy, reminiscent of Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran, whose spiritual prose has inspired Sunim. ![]() He also offers insightful observations: the world has never complained about how busy it is, so it is we who are too busy love is real once you stop trying so hard it’s important to let children know that it’s okay to fail. Much of Sunim’s wisdom is common sense: learn from mistakes build in some personal time in your relationship with your loved one. ![]() Using modern colloquial language for concrete examples, he explains that when we slow down, we are no longer tangled with our own thoughts and pain. In mostly six- or seven-line stanzas, Sunim presents his philosophy on well-being and happiness in eight areas: rest, mindfulness, passion, relationships, love, life, the future, and spirituality. This bestselling mindfulness guide by Haemin Sunim (which means spontaneous wisdom), a renowned. Sunim, a Korean Buddhist monk educated in America, confronts life’s challenges in this practical book, which has sold more than three million copies in Korea. The world moves fast, but that doesnt mean we have to. Written simply and with gentle humor, it will help you find lasting happiness in a changing world - Rick Hanson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down indicates that when someone is sad for some reason, they observe their feelings without trying to change them. ![]()
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