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Like a Warm Bath

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim

May 21, 2022 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: Anyone who feels a bit overwhelmed by life. Anyone who doesn’t, but still wants some suggestions for how to slow down and calm down. In a nutshell: Buddhist monk and professor Sunim offers reflections on ways to more deeply experience different aspects of life: rest, mindfulness, passion, relationships, love, life, the future, and spirituality. Worth quoting: “Unless we recognize the still point beneath the surface of our changing emotions, we will feel we are hostage to their whims.” “When you make a mistake, […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Haemin Sunim, Philosophy, Spirituality

ASKReviews's CBR14 Review No:22 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Haemin Sunim, Philosophy, Spirituality ·
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