Written under the structure of a story, “What are you?” tells the story of a child growing up with cultural, genetic, and societal conditioning. In their journey, they investigate what we all do, pain, love, power, happiness, and sorrow.

Why Do We Recommend The Book?

“What Are You?” will make you question your existence, but in a good way. You are taken on a journey to understand life and how little we all actually know about it. Only after understanding this can we move towards fully finding ourselves.

The problem with similar books is that they try way too much to convince you of something. This is not what Sebastian Lyall does. With the use of Logical Humanism, Seb presents a story. He shows you how he realized who he was and how you can find who you are.

You are not going to have to go through countless religious, theological, or spiritual references. The language used is very easy to understand. Highly complex, centuries-old truths are presented in a way that anyone can understand them. The language used is informal and direct, a fundamental part of Logical Humanism.

Logical Humanism

The definition of Logical Humanism is:

“Understanding and living the essence of life, purely from a place of one’s own experience of being.”

The true existence of the individual is presented as something we cannot normally understand with the brain’s computational power. Basically, we make our decisions based on the data that we have. As a result, we are not our true selves. We are just an image of what is dictated by external sources.

Through Logical Humanism, Sebastian Lyall aims to help people find their true selves. This is possible through letting go of the external factors dictating the individual’s life, with the aid of several century-old techniques. The end goal is to remove the negatives, like pain and depression, and replace them with happiness.

Conclusions

At its core “What Are You?” is a very surprising read. You normally expect to see highly complex topics presented in a way that is hard to digest. This is not what you get through the work of Sebastian Lyall.

The book is very easy to understand. Through the author’s unique experience and talented writing, you can so easily go through Logical Humanism core principles and realize what you have to do in order to find yourself, your TRUE YOU.

We will not spoil this read for you by giving you the answers in a condensed format. “What Are You?” is meant to be experienced by the individual. Your experience will be different than that of someone else because your real YOU is different than anyone else’s.

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From the moment you read the description of this book you will be intrigued. It states:

“I wanted to know what they were experiencing, and why to us they feel so compelling, and so-close. This time I allowed myself to ask them the questions that for a scientist was forbidden fruit: Who are you?”

Carl Safina gives us a landmark book that manages to offer an animal behavior intimate view that challenges the boundary between nonhuman and human animals. You will be taken to exotic and rare spots like Amboseli National park or Yellowstone National Park in order to learn about the animals residing there. Then, you will learn about some extraordinary animals featuring their anger, love, jealousy and grief. By the time the book is done you will surely be surprised to see how many similarities exist between what we see as animals and humans. It is hard not to want to re-evaluate your interaction with most animals after you read Beyond Words.

One example of a really interesting thing you will find is an experiment that was observed with dogs. It was shown through that experiment that the dog that is faced with lying humans sometimes refuse to do an action simply because they realize the fact that something is wrong, that the human is trying to trick them. Some of the experiments that the humans create in order to answer some questions related to animal cognitive capacities will never be able to answer everything in a correct way. It is much better to observe.

The hard truth, which is also highlighted in this book, is that even humans have problem to understand human needs. They cannot properly predict the actions of other people. Humans tend to assume that animals do not have consciousness but that is definitely incorrect. When you analyze your animals you quickly manage to figure out the fact that this helps you to better understand yourself.

Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel is a book that is highly recommended, one that any animal lover is going to truly appreciate. This is why it reached such a huge global audience. So many different topics and animals are covered and the references that are presented are quite impressive. This is a gem book. You are going to surely appreciate information about animal moral, emotional and cognitive life. Proof is presented, which is not something we often see as we look at similar books. Go through the book and you are definitely going to recommend it to others.

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With horrible graphic design, mainly reminding you of old books, it is easy to not want to read the very old manuscript. It is not at all difficult to get caught up in the decency, kindness and trust that appear in the paragraphs.

In the book’s initial section you will find an autobiography of Ram Dass that documents what were the steps taken until leaving Majaraj-ji. Basically, it is all about the spiritual awakening that Dass went through, what made him want to help people. It is always great to see how people reached the moment in life they are at.

In the book’s bulk you will find many life lessons but get ready since it will be a difficult read, one can say physically hard. Unfortunately, the format is not clearly defined and you can end up having problems going through the various anecdotes, observations and teachings.

In the last part of Be Here Now you will find the “Cookbook for a Sacred Life”. This does include wisdom, yoga poses and pretty good advice, together with some percepts that are ridiculous but that may appeal to some people. The section can be a little difficult because it is hard to find enlightenment in the event that there is someone else telling you what to eat or when you should wake up. That is definitely not something to easily digest. The best possible solution for all of us is to find the recipe for success for ourselves.

On the whole, Ram Dass’ Be Here Now is definitely worth reading but that does not mean there are no other better books that you could consider. It is a certainty that you are going to enjoy many of the stories and the wisdom that is offered but this does not mean that life lessons will actually be gained. Be sure that you consider it only after others and when you are ready to go through quite difficult reading and illustrations that are definitely old and not attractive.

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While we cannot offer the book a maximum score because of different things that you will surely not like, we have to understand that we are, again, in front of a book that can be quite useful for people.

The Fable

The actual fable is about an attorney, Julian Mantle, that has a crazy priority set and schedule, all based on prestige, power and money. The attorney has a heart attack, sells everything he owns and then goes to India in order to seek a different existence. He comes back and is completely different, with practical and mystical advice that will be shared with you, the reader.

Concepts

There are seven main concepts that are to be learned from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. They are:

1. Mastering Your Mind
2. Following Your Purpose
3. Practicing Kaizen
4. Living With Discipline
5. Respecting Your Time
6. Selflessly Serving Others
7. Embracing The Present

Every single virtue is discussed in a separate chapter. There is a big chance you will incorporate some in your life after you read Robin S. Sharma’s book.

The Bad Part?

The bad part about this book is that the really useful tips offered are not organized properly. You need to basically figure them out and you should create your own list so you have it at hand. Also, there are so many principles that are offered. It can be really tough to incorporate everything in your life. Make sure that you take it one principle at a time. That is because when you would try to add more, it is a guarantee you would not be able to sustain that addition. Take it one step at a time. Simply try to write down what concept you feel would add value to your life and then try to incorporate it. Do the same for all the other concepts you like.

Conclusions

On the whole, we can say that the book is really interesting and you will feel inspired by at least some of the recommendations offered. You should consider buying it in the event that you want to incorporate good and productive habits or routines that can transform your life and aid you to get closer to the dreams you have at the moment. The principles can help you to be happier and calmer. You will juggle through various ideas but you can always choose, pick those that you appreciate the most and that you really want inside your life.

It should also be added that the book is also quite easy to read. It is very well written and you are not taken through concepts that are really complicated and a language that is hard to understand. This is usually a huge problem with such books.

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The main message and goal of this book by Deepak Chopra is highlighted in the full name of the book: “The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success – A Practical Guide To The Fulfillment Of Your Dreams”. The world renowned author tries to teach us different steps that can alter our lives so that we an attain success. Whether or not you will find the ideas mentioned as being suitable for you is something that is subjective but we can say that this is a book you do want to read.

How Can You Succeed?

Deepak Chopra tries to prove the fact that success does not come because of hard work, ambition or plans. We are told that understanding the human being’s basic nature and respecting natural laws is what leads to success. As we understand laws and then apply them, all that we want will be created as some nature laws will crate the body that helps us to fulfill all our desires.

Chopra’s Definition Of Success

Most people believe that success is measured as material wealth. Deepak Chopra sees success as something a lot more complicated and only mentions material wealth as a component of a enjoyable life. Success is said to be good energy, health, an enthusiasm for life, creative freedom, psychological stability, emotional stability, fulfilling relationships, peace of mind and a sense of proper well-being. Besides all of these, we also learn about unfolding divinity in us so that we can live in complete harmony with life’s natural laws.

7 Keys To Success:

We do get the opportunity of looking at a really interesting life philosophy that can so easily help us and the truth is that most people will find at least some ideas that they will be happy about. The 7 keys to success according to Deepak Chopra are the following:

1. Law Of Pure Potentiality – Law Of Unity
2. Law Of Giving
3. Law Of Karma – Cause And Effect
4. Law Of Least Effort
5. Law Of Intention And Desire
6. Law Of Detachment
7. Law Of Dharma – The Purpose In Life

All of the laws are presented each in 1 chapter of the book. Every single segment will end with another extra, “Applying The Law”. This presents daily practices and methods that will help you to get on the road to success.

Can You Achieve Success With “The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success”?

As with most books that talk about spiritual elements, it is quite obvious that you need to be willing to agree with some things in order to actually get some help from such a book. It is obvious that you will not be able to apply the laws if you are skeptic about spirituality and what is presented.

We have to say that different ideas inside the Deepak Chopra book are really good. You will love various elements that are presented and it is a guarantee you will love something that is included. You do not need to agree with absolutely everything that is highlighted but we are sure you will love some of the laws that are presented.

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Should You Buy “Think And Grow Rich”?

The truth is that the actual value of this book is directly connected to you as a reader. Your current beliefs will influence what the book teaches you. In the event that you currently want to find something that will help you to get rich as soon as possible, it is what you will find. If you want to see how you can get over a really tough moment in your life, you will find that. In the event you want to find more confidence so that you can make a professional leap, you will find that.

The huge problem is that what Napoleon Hill talks about is an amplification of the values and beliefs that you already have. That is why this book is basically anything you want it to be. The one main thing that this book teaches you is how to develop your confidence. In most situations people have problems during their life because of the fact that they lack confidence so you can benefit from reading “Think And Grow Rich”.

What is really worth mentioning is that this is a book that will not tell you that you have to just think about something hard in order to make stuff happen. Napoleon Hill keeps taking you through the necessity to be confident. He tells you to keep your eyes on the prize without considering what the dream may be.

We can say that the main idea behind this book is one that we should always remember: self-confidence and being driven will be a huge part of your success. However, they are just some pieces of a puzzle that is a whole lot larger.

To sup up, in the event that your main life challenges are based on feeling you can achieve the dreams you have but there is a lack of focus, you need to read the book. In the event you were always really confident and you still cannot succeed, it is important to look for the answers to the life problems you have somewhere else. As a simple example, if you have time management problems and you cannot seem to find the necessary time to do something, you will not find something in this book that will help you out.

Nowadays there are so many books that talk about these things. The same ideas were rewritten many times but we have to admit that Napoleon Hill does a really good job with “Think And Grow Rich”. However, once again, everything is based on your current state of mind and your current confidence levels.

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Quick Review

If you are particularly in a hurry and you do not want to stick for long, The Power Of Positive Thinking is a book that tries to teach you the following:

• How to understand the reason why positive thinking is really good – realistic examples included
• How to apply the positive thinking principles on a day-to-day basis
• How to achieve life success by applying positive thinking principles

The Christian Foundation Behind The Book

Norman Vincent Peale was a Christian and a minister. It is obvious that what he writes has a Christian foundation. The Power Of Positive Thinking does reinforce prayer and positive thinking, at the same time. There are many different examples inside that show how people used positive thinking and faith in order to succeed and go over various difficulties. Although the Christian foundation is strong, you should not be narrow in your approach to the book.

We saw that some did not want to read because of religious reasons. Even if you are not Christian, you can learn a lot from the book and it is recommended. You can simply jump over the religious aspects or you can read them in an objective way. This is a book that is mainly focused on positive thinking as a foundation of success and happiness.

Controversy

While The Power Of Positive Thinking is a really great read, we need to acknowledge the fact that some of the principles that are presented are based on anecdotes or on statements that are not properly referenced. It is a little bothersome to see statements like “according to a renowned physicist” since there is no mention about the name of that physicist. This is exactly why the book is highly controversial and many believe that just ramblings are presented. You may have problems in believing what you read if you have a pure math based foundation and belief system.

A Really Good Read

While many use terms like “incredible” or “horrible”, all based on personal opinions, if you are able to maintain a high objectivity level, there is absolutely no way to deny the fact that “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale is a book that has to be considered since it can help improve one’s mindset. It is not at all difficult to read and you will just need an open mind to be able to take in that part of the information that is really good for you. After all, we are all individuals and ideas need to be adapted to our own way of thinking.

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From the very first sentence you read, you notice the fact that Don Miguel Ruiz is really passionate about what he writes and that is a great thing because it makes for a really good writing style. In most cases a writer that believes a lot in what he says will overthink and will not offer writings in a way that the reader can understand. You will love the fact that this is not the case with The Four Agreements.

The only thing that you may not appreciate is the fact that there are many assumptions that are made by Ruiz. They are not explained and if you do not agree with them, there is a pretty good possibility that you will not like the conclusions.

This book does not just discuss the Four Agreements highlighted by Ruiz. They are, of course, covered in separate chapters but you will also get to read one chapter about ancient Toltec wisdom, an introductory chapter named “Domestication and the Dream Of The Planet” and a last chapter that tries to teach you how to achieve personal freedom.

Miguel Ruiz shows us that proscribed cultural norms are restrictive and they have a negative impact on our personal freedom. This is basically what the book is about and what you will spend the most time pondering about.

This book comes with a really positive message and readers are basically challenged to find the necessary courage to simply challenge the standard norms and beliefs while also trying to avoid the negative influences that surrounded us for our entire lives. The message is beautiful but not everyone is going to agree with it.

On the whole, if you are looking for a personal development book, this one may be something that you will love. The premise behind the writing is that every single individual is free to choose while surrounded by a world filled with suffering, violence and chaos. We have to recommend the book for the message offered and say that you will surely also love the artwork included.

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What Is The Book About?

You Can Heal Your Life stands out as a personal message from an abused author with a victim based mentality during childhood and adolescence. The main appeal is for women that have a similar history and the true essence of Louise’s teachings stand in self love, guilt evaporation and various mental aids that can have an influence on physical health.

In order to give you a better understanding of whether or not you should buy the book, here are some of the important points that are discussed:

1. Disease

Hay refers to this as “dis-ease” and sees it as a state of mind product. Louise tells us that an inability to forgive would be illness root cause. In order to get healed, thought patterns need to be changed. In most situations we are told that problems are not real problems and superficial things we do not appreciate will mask a really deep belief we do not see each other as being good enough. Self healing is showcased as a process that starts with actually loving yourself and there are mentions about various illnesses and associated mental blockages.

2. Prosperity

Many motivational speakers and authors talk about the plateau we reach when we remain stuck on debts instead of thinking about the future. Similar ideas are showcased by Louise Hay. The growth that we can achieve is connected to the gratefulness we express for what we have and income stands out as a prosperity channel, not a source of prosperity.

3. Affirmations

Louise shows us about the power of remembering who we really are. The basics lie in trusting affirmation power in order to manifest wishes. We learn that we need to always remain positive and stick to now instead of yesterday or tomorrow. This is connected to the positive thinking approach that many speakers showcase.

4. Security

You Can Heal Your Life talks about security as being the ability to get in a connection with cosmic powers that are responsible for the creation of all things. We are told that if we can invoke peace feelings and still the mind, we can realize the fact that we are not alone and remove the feeling of insecurity.

5. Self Love

We left this as the last fact mentioned but it is definitely one of high importance. Everything is connected in life with this self-love principle. Hay teaches readers to stop criticizing themselves. This is really good advice and the way in which she offers it can help people to avoid negative thinking while staying focused on real personal development.

Final Thoughts

You Can Heal Your Life is a book that you either love or hate. Some people swear that their life was changed while others will tell you that you are looking at a fraud’s ramblings. The truth is always in the middle and we can say that all the teachings offered by Hay are valuable for us in order to develop and grow. If we remain objective and we look at the book with different eyes, it is impossible not to find things that will help us live a happier and more fulfilling life.

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