Review of In It Together
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Review of In It Together
[Following is a volunteer review of "In It Together" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.]
In It Together is a nonfiction book authored by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. Hughes presents a profound philosophy on simplifying life and ways to address its inherent challenges. He clarifies that his book has no religious or political agenda and explains how conscious humans struggle with preventable problems due to greed for power or money or an utter disregard for human life and suffering. He also delves into his core beliefs, urging introspection, self-reflection, acceptance, decluttering the mind, and finding one's true self. The emphasis throughout the book is on the potential resolution of genuine issues. With sincere intent and consistency from the reader, he aims to present unifying spiritual truths: find your true self.
Prospective readers should approach this book with an open mind. I wish to emphasize that the author's proposed approaches may appear overly simple and unimpactful. Hence, I urge you to implement the suggestions to experience their effectiveness. Upon consistent adherence, you will see a noticeable change in how you perceive people and situations. Eliminating the words "should" and "try" is one of the recommendations. Upon gradual implementation of this suggestion, I realized the negative power of these words and how they tilt us toward a dishonest and half-hearted attempt at the task at hand, thus ensuring only failure. I found them to significantly impact our mental makeup, the choices that we make, and finally, the outcomes. I now choose my words with care.
The section toward the end enumerates eleven highly potent suggestions. Being honest, accepting the unchangeable, and living in the present are some of them. Leading a life with full responsibility for our actions is liberating. They reinforce the premises laid out in the earlier chapters. I request the author consider a simplified version for children between twelve and eighteen. This demographic is capable yet a mostly confused age group due to their growing disconnect with their parents and dependence on social media. The topics related to being kind to oneself, making choices, understanding the cycle of sadness and addiction, acceptance, and effortless action are crucial for this age group.
I found this book insightful and thought-provoking. It is a compact manual for training the mind to see one's life objectively and with detachment. By adopting the suggestions in day-to-day life, the reader will realize that the end goal is simple and achievable. I appreciated the quotes scattered throughout the book. One by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn particularly resonated with me and nudged me to work on being a better version of myself.
I did not find any errors. I commend the flawless editing work. I recommend reading the book slowly and re-reading it after implementing it for a few months to fine-tune it. Implementing the suggestions is crucial. I did have to re-read a few sentences to help absorb the content. Having to re-read some parts did not diminish my rating of the book, and with nothing negative to comment about the book's content or layout, I wholeheartedly give it five out of five stars.
I recommend this insightful and thought-provoking book to those interested in philosophical literature. With the presence of profanity, I restrict the book to adult readers. Older readers can benefit from implementing the book's suggestions, creating a ripple effect of positivity and serving as a valuable resource for observant children. This philosophy, if instilled during formative years, can benefit young individuals. I am happy to resubmit this review with minor changes.
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In It Together
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In It Together is a nonfiction book authored by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. Hughes presents a profound philosophy on simplifying life and ways to address its inherent challenges. He clarifies that his book has no religious or political agenda and explains how conscious humans struggle with preventable problems due to greed for power or money or an utter disregard for human life and suffering. He also delves into his core beliefs, urging introspection, self-reflection, acceptance, decluttering the mind, and finding one's true self. The emphasis throughout the book is on the potential resolution of genuine issues. With sincere intent and consistency from the reader, he aims to present unifying spiritual truths: find your true self.
Prospective readers should approach this book with an open mind. I wish to emphasize that the author's proposed approaches may appear overly simple and unimpactful. Hence, I urge you to implement the suggestions to experience their effectiveness. Upon consistent adherence, you will see a noticeable change in how you perceive people and situations. Eliminating the words "should" and "try" is one of the recommendations. Upon gradual implementation of this suggestion, I realized the negative power of these words and how they tilt us toward a dishonest and half-hearted attempt at the task at hand, thus ensuring only failure. I found them to significantly impact our mental makeup, the choices that we make, and finally, the outcomes. I now choose my words with care.
The section toward the end enumerates eleven highly potent suggestions. Being honest, accepting the unchangeable, and living in the present are some of them. Leading a life with full responsibility for our actions is liberating. They reinforce the premises laid out in the earlier chapters. I request the author consider a simplified version for children between twelve and eighteen. This demographic is capable yet a mostly confused age group due to their growing disconnect with their parents and dependence on social media. The topics related to being kind to oneself, making choices, understanding the cycle of sadness and addiction, acceptance, and effortless action are crucial for this age group.
I found this book insightful and thought-provoking. It is a compact manual for training the mind to see one's life objectively and with detachment. By adopting the suggestions in day-to-day life, the reader will realize that the end goal is simple and achievable. I appreciated the quotes scattered throughout the book. One by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn particularly resonated with me and nudged me to work on being a better version of myself.
I did not find any errors. I commend the flawless editing work. I recommend reading the book slowly and re-reading it after implementing it for a few months to fine-tune it. Implementing the suggestions is crucial. I did have to re-read a few sentences to help absorb the content. Having to re-read some parts did not diminish my rating of the book, and with nothing negative to comment about the book's content or layout, I wholeheartedly give it five out of five stars.
I recommend this insightful and thought-provoking book to those interested in philosophical literature. With the presence of profanity, I restrict the book to adult readers. Older readers can benefit from implementing the book's suggestions, creating a ripple effect of positivity and serving as a valuable resource for observant children. This philosophy, if instilled during formative years, can benefit young individuals. I am happy to resubmit this review with minor changes.
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In It Together
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