Mark Van Buren

A Fool's Guide to Actual Happiness by Mark Van Buren was a quick, humourous read about mindfulness, meditation, and the benefits of cultivating one's own practise. I liked the message that who you are now, and where you are now on the path of life is just fine. That there's nothing wrong with wanting to continue to grow and improve, so long as you realise you are not bad or broken as you are. Much of the information was familiar to me, though I never mind getting refreshers. It keeps the info nearer the forefront of my mind, and that keeps me working more diligently on it. The concept of shenpa was new to me and I ended up getting Pema Chodron's audiobook that was mentioned. I also liked the emphasis in not taking oneself seriously. To cultivate laughter instead of anger when things don't go as planned. Overall great introduction! Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Wisdom Publications for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.… (meer)