Joseph Bailey

Ironically, perhaps, I read through this book very quickly.

I really like the basic idea---that through mindfulness and in-the-moment living, we can bring back the balance between our analytical and non-analytical thought processes, thereby derailing the circuitous train of thought that often leads us in a circle of stress, confusion, and overwhelm. The chapter on parenting was an especially good reminder for me, particularly the section about having compassion for our children's moods, even when they're really crappy moods. It's much easier for me to recognize when other people aren't doing this than it is when I'm not doing it. It's also much easier for me to have compassion with my children's sour moods when they're not acting out in the grocery store. I didn't see any specific suggestions here for cultivating compassion when you have an audience of disgruntled onlookers.

While there was some very good advice in here, I found the book rather repetitive and unpleasantly peppered with self-help language, like the heading "Unleashing Innate Human Potential." I'm suspicious of any author who uses the term "unleash" non-ironically. And for me, at least, there wasn't much in the way of new ideas here, which I could see as a sign that I've got all of the tools I need already at my disposal and it's just a matter of putting them into play (or putting them into play more consistently).

So, good reminders, hokey language, quick read.… (meer)

Fearproof Your Life
How to Thrive in a World Addicted to Fear
by Joseph Bailey

This exciting book helps us look at our fears and how to move past them, and it was done in such a logical, non-threatening and compassionate way that I found myself following along and nodding my head in agreement. The author really knew the right places to go to help me pinpoint my issues and then to see how the cycles played out in my life.

My favorite part was when he broke down the different attitudes we have that produce the fear and the actual systematic debunking of each one. I also liked looking at the way he should us Oprah's fears and how she worked through them. There were some illustrations i found very helpful and I also liked the easy flow of the whole experience and I feel it will help a lot of people. I would recommend this nifty helper to anyone who feels overwhelmed by fear. Thanks, Joseph I enjoyed the experience.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann… (meer)