Book 2, Post 1

 

For book 2 I chose to read How to Grow an Unshakeable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson. I liked the theme of many of the options but I thought this one would be most beneficial to me. I think the ideas presented in this book would help me in nearly any situation. Whether it be at school, work, or even in a social setting, finding ways to be happy and calm are exciting to me. I’ve read similar books to this one that give strategies on well-being and mindfulness so I see this book giving me more tools and skills to help me build this unshakeable core. The book was also simply appealing because I found a free pdf online and it appeared shorter than most of the other books.
 

So far I have read through the first couple of chapters and I am enjoying it. I think the way the book is written is appealing to my logical and analytical mind. The author in the introduction sets out the foundation on why he’s writing this book as well as an organized structure to how to understand these topics. There is also a section on how to utilize this book. I think this section is extremely helpful and important because these ideas wouldn’t be of much use if I didn’t know how to practically use them like that section describes. I’ve already felt more empowered by the book and love its constant positivity. I am glad that I chose this book and anticipate finishing it. Once I do, I expect to have a lot of new mindfulness skills to weave into my everyday life.