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Review of Happiness is All We Want!
[Following is a volunteer review of "Happiness is All We Want!" by Ashutosh Mishra.]
Happiness is All We Want by Ashutosh Mishra is a guide to creating the life you want. It focuses on making changes to your lifestyle in order to be well in mind, body, and soul. Mishra discusses how we tend to look for happiness outside of ourselves, how we value material success over all else, and how we have difficulty when it comes to delaying gratification. He claims that through our reliance on technology we have developed a false sense of connection to others and a disconnection from the natural world. Topics include practicing gratitude, dealing with anger, and facing your fears. Mishra uses 'Smart Well-being Capsules' to illustrate simple tasks that can be incorporated into one's life to improve wellness.
The best thing about this book was the amount of material that is covered. Mishra covers a wealth of information on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He goes in-depth on many topics and provides easy-to-understand guidance. The structure of the book was focused, well-organized, and easy to follow. Mishra provides plenty of examples and personal anecdotes throughout the book. Interspersed through the chapters are short passages including 'Happiness Moments' and 'Tech Traps.' These help to break up the book and provide variety while reading.
In the first half of the book, Mishra seemed to give equal attention to various religions and beliefs. Later on in the book, he focuses more on Eastern religions and spirituality. Mishra's discussion of some spiritual concepts, such as karma and rebirth, is framed in a way that describes them as fact. There was some inconsistency in terms of what he was trying to convey - on the one hand, he seemed to be saying there was value and equality in all beliefs, while on the other hand, he appeared very firm in what was true.
Similarly, much of the tone of the writing was such that the author appears to have all the answers. It did not leave much room for individual circumstances but rather prescribed a way of life that should fit everyone. There was not a lot of modesty in the writing and Mishra comes across as a bit of a preacher.
Overall, I would give this book 2 out of 4 stars. If you can get past the author's biases and the grammatical errors in the writing, this is a worthwhile read for anyone who is seeking a straightforward, detailed guide to improving their well-being. In particular, individuals who have some knowledge of or interest in Eastern religions including Hinduism or Buddhism would likely enjoy the book.
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Happiness is All We Want!
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Happiness is All We Want by Ashutosh Mishra is a guide to creating the life you want. It focuses on making changes to your lifestyle in order to be well in mind, body, and soul. Mishra discusses how we tend to look for happiness outside of ourselves, how we value material success over all else, and how we have difficulty when it comes to delaying gratification. He claims that through our reliance on technology we have developed a false sense of connection to others and a disconnection from the natural world. Topics include practicing gratitude, dealing with anger, and facing your fears. Mishra uses 'Smart Well-being Capsules' to illustrate simple tasks that can be incorporated into one's life to improve wellness.
The best thing about this book was the amount of material that is covered. Mishra covers a wealth of information on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He goes in-depth on many topics and provides easy-to-understand guidance. The structure of the book was focused, well-organized, and easy to follow. Mishra provides plenty of examples and personal anecdotes throughout the book. Interspersed through the chapters are short passages including 'Happiness Moments' and 'Tech Traps.' These help to break up the book and provide variety while reading.
In the first half of the book, Mishra seemed to give equal attention to various religions and beliefs. Later on in the book, he focuses more on Eastern religions and spirituality. Mishra's discussion of some spiritual concepts, such as karma and rebirth, is framed in a way that describes them as fact. There was some inconsistency in terms of what he was trying to convey - on the one hand, he seemed to be saying there was value and equality in all beliefs, while on the other hand, he appeared very firm in what was true.
Similarly, much of the tone of the writing was such that the author appears to have all the answers. It did not leave much room for individual circumstances but rather prescribed a way of life that should fit everyone. There was not a lot of modesty in the writing and Mishra comes across as a bit of a preacher.
Overall, I would give this book 2 out of 4 stars. If you can get past the author's biases and the grammatical errors in the writing, this is a worthwhile read for anyone who is seeking a straightforward, detailed guide to improving their well-being. In particular, individuals who have some knowledge of or interest in Eastern religions including Hinduism or Buddhism would likely enjoy the book.
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Happiness is All We Want!
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