I'm already a Big Fan of Oliver Burkeman so when I saw this book nominated by several people in the Faculty Reads list posted earlier this year, I ordered it straightaway. I've now started reading it, and am doing it in a way similar to that recommended by the author, ie a bit at a time, rather than all at once.
First, the title. From what I've read so far, the word 'meditations' is a little misleading. It's not a book about mindfulness or meditative practices. Rather, each of the short chapters invites us to reflect on the way we live our life, to muse, or meditate, if you will, on whether you're living the life you long to live, in the way you yearn to live it. It encourages us to orient more towards meaning and purpose than to productivity and efficiency and encompasses both the philosophical and the practical.
I find Burkeman's writing style refreshingly honest, sometimes irreverent, sometimes thoughtful, always relatable. I love how he's embraced the shift from seeker of the ultimate productivity hacks to quest for contentment and fulfilment. I guess I'm on a similar journey myself so this book hits the mark. I'd love to hear what others think so if you dip into it, please pop a post on here to share your views!
First, the title. From what I've read so far, the word 'meditations' is a little misleading. It's not a book about mindfulness or meditative practices. Rather, each of the short chapters invites us to reflect on the way we live our life, to muse, or meditate, if you will, on whether you're living the life you long to live, in the way you yearn to live it. It encourages us to orient more towards meaning and purpose than to productivity and efficiency and encompasses both the philosophical and the practical.
I find Burkeman's writing style refreshingly honest, sometimes irreverent, sometimes thoughtful, always relatable. I love how he's embraced the shift from seeker of the ultimate productivity hacks to quest for contentment and fulfilment. I guess I'm on a similar journey myself so this book hits the mark. I'd love to hear what others think so if you dip into it, please pop a post on here to share your views!