I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. Well, I do. I keep having medical professionals recommend I read these things about positive thinking and I don’t think I’m taking away the things they want from these books.
This is a scattered and nice version of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. The ultimate take away is that you should accept things as they are and be happy about it. There’s a little extra in there about Omega 3s and a lot of stories from patients and various people in the author’s life who get on medication to help them accept their lives and whatnot.
But I am currently a person looking for help with ongoing medical issues and the book ultimately feels like a doctor saying “Have you tried not complaining and just being happy instead?” I couldn’t help but notice that the people who found happiness were also people who were in a place of safety or who were in a position to deal with the root cause of the issues. It’s easier to forgive the people who assaulted you when you are not being actively assaulted, after all.
Overall, this book was not for me. It felt jumbled despite the research and like it lacked progression or structure. Still, just because it wasn’t for me doesn’t mean it’s not for everyone. It might work for you.