Review: Opening up through mindful thinking
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
I am not really the intended reader for Margaret Curley Sanborn’s 365 Daily Reflections for Inspiration and Spiritual Awakening as I am not a particularly spiritual person and am non-religious. However, this book of daily inspirational ideas still had me turning the pages and thinking through the ideas she presented.  Each day (helpfully numbered 1-365, so anyone can start them at any time) has one a short aphorism followed by a slightly longer explanation or elaboration on the idea. The aphorisms are wise and to the point, and with the elaborations are very accessible. Cleverly, by including that commentary Sanborn is already getting the reader to start thinking about the text, beginning the reflection in earnest.Although directed squarely at a spiritual reader (although not one of any particular religious persuasion – leaving it open to a large swath of people), many of the ideas are phrased in such ways to function for anyone (including me).  Day 103 sticks out to me in particular: “If we are made of Love, everyone you encounter is being Love, or calling for Love. Either way, how should you respond?”  This is a really interesting concept; if I am love, so is everyone else, so how do we deal with them?  I got a lot out of 365 Daily Reflections, and I know someone more spiritually inclined, who wants a daily practice of mindful thinking will really appreciate this little book.