The world is experienced and looked over as a reflection of one’s state of mind, however, you view things to be at the present time that is going to reflect how your world resembles. In one chapter he suggests rest, “When your mind rests, the world also rests”. In the book Sunim covers different chapters in which he offers his advice to readers on how to be at peace with yourself or more specifically said, to be at peace with your mind. You can take up the challenge.The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down is a book on how to be calm and mindful in a fast-paced world written by Haemin Sunim. If you insist you need more preparation, you may not be invited again when you finally feel ready. Rather than focusing on getting ahead of your friends, first, try to discover your unique color.ĭo not turn down too many opportunities. Life isn’t a hundred-meter race against your friends, but a lifelong marathon against yourself. My dear young friend, please don’t feel discouraged just because you are slightly behind. If you become successful but aren’t happy, then what is the point? Here are several examples of quotes that deeply relatable for me:Ĭhoose happiness, not success, as your life’s goal.
Read it in a quiet place, or before you go to bed, or before you start your morning routine!Īlso, I love the illustration of this book, they are very calming and beautiful (made by Korean artist YoungCheol Lee) When I was reading it, there are several times I found myself nodding and thinking of similar situations. It is a book full of short reflections and inspirations. Like other good self-improvement books, this is a good book to be read and read again especially when you are feeling low, anxious, or just need some wise words.
This is his first book that had sold more than 3 million copies and translated to 35 different languages. Haemin Sunim, the author of “The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down”, is a famous Buddhist teacher in Seoul.
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