Review: Brilliant In Its Simplicity: Deal With Stress Through Mindfulness Meditation
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2014
This book was interesting for me, since like most people nowadays, my personal circumstances are not stress free. Meditation is something most people do, in varying degrees, throughout their lives. I enjoy quiet time also, and I was interested in finding out how to improve the quality of this daily activity. I was not disappointed.Author Cyrus Thompson has written a book that encourages readers to (quote) "see life through a neutral vantage point, while immersing into the environment and exploring the tiniest of actions that happen around you." I found this to be both entertaining and brilliant in its simplicity. I agree that there is no better way to deal with stress than by becoming consciously aware of our environment. Consciousness of the world we live in, on a profound level, is a positive way forward.If you are truly seeking help with finding a balance between our physical need for harmony and tranquility on the one hand, and on the other, the demands of our hectic, 24/7 lives, this book will provide a starting point from which to honestly search for a viable option through meditation. In this sense, I recommend the book without reservation, as it has enormous potential to help someone who is trying to help themselves, before stress takes the upper hand. This book is therefore highly recommended and receives the highest rating, five stars.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Teach Debating: Theory & Practical Handbook for the Non-Native Teacher,Debate Coach & International English Language Learner Worldwide