Review: An Excellent Read!!  A Very Insightful Guide Providing Techniques for a Happier, More Satisfying Life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
I found this book to be full of very insightful, practical information on how we adults have learned from past experience (family, financial background, religion, parents, teachers etc.) how to perceive the world. Our opinions are formed through our positive or negative perceptions, based on our experiences growing up and since.We end up with a mind-set through which we filter everything and our thought patterns and decision-making processes are affected accordingly. Unless we recognize this, look back at the source of our perceptions and force ourselves to change our thinking, we very well may stagnate in a world we perceive as negative or even hostile.We need to stop filtering our thoughts through perceptions left over from ancient experiences and stop the catastrophic thinking if we are to be happy. We can start with avoiding black and white thinking and consider all the nuances in any given situation and reevaluate our opinions. We've got to study our thoughts and this takes time and patience. In doing this we must open ourselves up to new ideas by observing other, happier people, and what they think of things.If we make an effort to focus on the good, rather than dwelling on the bad, we'll be happier. Taking time to meditate, read and do something creative will help.These are very doable, practical ideas and I highly recommend them for anyone seeking change in their life. This is for those wanting to lead happier, more productive, and more successful lives.  These ideas also work well for improving relationships. An excellent read!!