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I loved that book and I am searching on books that are similar in nature. Would you happen to have suggestions, or recommendations?

Unigami I suggest that you read the Tao Te Ching. A good version is the one by Wayne Dyer: "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life". Each short chapter is de…moreI suggest that you read the Tao Te Ching. A good version is the one by Wayne Dyer: "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life". Each short chapter is devoted to one verse of the Tao and follows with Dyer's comments on what it means and how to incorporate it into your life. Read one of these a day and meditate on it. (less)

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In chapter 2 of the book the author discusses problems and what to do if you're being disturbed by one. He says ask yourself this question "What part of me is being disturbed by this?" I'm confused as to what he means by "what part." Could really use some feedback on this.

Amy Later in the book he discusses how we (our consciousness) has given our mind the job of constructing our ego (personality) in our to protect our inner…moreLater in the book he discusses how we (our consciousness) has given our mind the job of constructing our ego (personality) in our to protect our inner disturbances from being triggered. It is our job to be aware in the moment to "see" ourselves being disturbed, to see what part of our personality is having a problem with the reality we are experiencing, and eventually to "let go" of that part of the personality so that we can end our suffering. My two cents :) Amazing book!(less)

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I find to absorb some of this books insight you have to read it slowly and even reread. I'm at about chapter 6 and I find that applying some of the practices are helpful but not easy unless I am focusing on being mindful which I am trying but struggling to do. Anyone else feel like that?

Joyce Yes I agree. I do find that being mindful and practicing any of the techniques become easier with more practice. Just like anything else we want to ma…moreYes I agree. I do find that being mindful and practicing any of the techniques become easier with more practice. Just like anything else we want to master.(less)

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"The truth is that most of life will unfold in accordance with forces far outside your control, regardless of what your mind says about it." So this thing about sending positive thoughts, or any thoughts at all, is bunk?

Rosa Thank you so much Marcus K. for this response. It is excellent and now I understand that it all begins with the improvement of the self - me.

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Today at morning when I came home and my gf worked. When I told her some about my day she didn't even give me a cue that she noticed, it looked like she ignored. I was determined to let it go. But, I was thinking about it for 10m. The thought was coming back and back at me until I told her. What should be done instead according to the book?

Lynda Lippin So, sometimes when I'm working at home and hubby talks to me, if I'm finishing a train of thought or in the middle of something, I often won't respond…moreSo, sometimes when I'm working at home and hubby talks to me, if I'm finishing a train of thought or in the middle of something, I often won't respond. I hear him, but am too deeply in my work to interact. If I was outside in an office, I'd let the call go to voice mail, and call back later!
He now knows that if he needs me to be present for that discussion, he has to wait. He used to get mad that I was ignoring him, and then we'd fight later on.
So maybe you should ask her, "hey, is it hard to pay attention to me when I come home and you're in the middle of work?" If she says yes, "I'll try to remember that and tell you about my day later." And do this instead of letting the "she's ignoring me on purpose" thought continue in a loop and make you upset for no reason.(less)

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