Recently, I've been digging deeper into books focused on philosophy and building the life you want. I think it's importantly to constantly explore these ideas and hear new perspectives so that you can build your own priorities in life. Here are four of the great books I've read recently:
As
a friend who was a Buddhist monk for six years said, “It’s the closest any book
has come to describing why become a monk. Even closer than any book written by
monks.” Walden is a philosophical journey into a Thoreau’s choice to leave
society and live on independently in the woods. In the first section of this book, Thoreau combines thoughtful commentary on the problems in society and analysis of the purpose of life, in an exploration of his intentions for his new lifestyle. In the second section, Thoreau utilizes beautiful, poetic language, to
describe the nature around him: dedicating chapters to the ponds, the woods,
and the wildlife that visits him in each season.
I recently attended a free seminar by Tony Robbins, and it exceeded every
expectation I had! He is so inspiring, and gives concrete steps everyone can
take today to achieve their goals. In this book, Robbins gives advice for how to
build the life you want, and how to master specific areas of your life that pose
challenges. Citing not only his own experience, but the experience of hundreds
of experts and other books, this book provides valuable insights that everyone
should read.
Essentialism is a great, concise book about how to
prioritize your life. It describes how to understand what’s really important to
you, and how to eliminate everything that’s unnecessary. If you feel overwhelmed
often, or like you can’t dedicate yourself fully to your priorities, this book
is sure to help you. As McKeown says, “[Essentialism is] about challenging the
core assumption of ‘we can have it all’ and ‘I have to do everything’ and
replacing it with the pursuit of ‘the right thing, in the right way, at the
right time.’”
While I don’t often read fiction, this novel is
one of the most captivating books I’ve read recently. It tells the story of a
young woman in Appalachia who is dissatisfied with every aspect of her life, and
on her way to make a change stumbles upon a dramatic discovery. This discovery
changes her life, her family, and her town, and leads to a discourse on climate
change, religion, academics, and a reconciling of these different worlds.
What are you reading right now? And what would you add to this list of books that have made you analyze your priorities?
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