Review: It's All About The Journey . . . Here's Your Map
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
You know karma is a weird kind of thing I have recently transitioned into empty nesting the jury is still out if I have gracefully transitioned. But be that as it may I have accepted the fact I have lost all control and now Tiger Mom that I am they are on their own making their own decisions. So that is what predicated my search for some answers.It’s kind of amazing but if you are a pragmatic person, ie single mom raising kids, working and caring for elderly parents. It takes a minute in life to notice things happening when there is no explanation. I think only then do you get open to the experience the author speak about in this book.You can resist and pooh- pooh the reviewers who say it has assisted them in their development. However it is real clear once you start reading why speaking highly of the book is not surprising. I found myself engaging with the author Dr. Wallace Ching as I read some of the suggestions and for lack of better phrasing personal exercises.He has a conversational, low key style that gives a sense of spontaneity so you don’t feel as if he droning on endlessly in a monotone. That is reflective in his choice of words and phrases for sure. His style is somewhat whimsical and engaging tempered with a friendly professor lecture. At times he crosses the boundaries of formality and he could be a great trusted friend you were sharing a cuppa cuppa your favorite hot beverage on a lazy fall Sunday afternoon.Because part of his teaching is by sharing his personal story I believe it allows us to see him as someone just like us who is also just searching for those answers. My philosophy in life has always been that everything you need to know is hidden within the story of the Wizard of Oz. In this case the Great Oz reveals himself and by doing so allows us to grow as individuals through his experience and knowledge.It is a great book for people who are just starting or need to refresh their mind and focus I’m giving it a five as I enjoy books that are enjoyable and produce positive results in my space.