Author Archives: Read Deeply

Humans have many problems that must be faced, especially in this century. “Realizing that a problem exists” is not enough, it requires virtue and love to release pain while embracing calm in the problem at hand. #AjahnBrahm introduces the method of kindfulness to provide relaxation amid the hubbub and bustle of the world. ☺️ Kindfulness is aContinue reading “Kindly and Mindfulness”

Education is not just about curriculum, degree and grades. Education should teach the most essential thing, self-understanding. If education only kills individuality, creativity and authenticity, then education is wrong education and does not develop anything. #ReneSuhardono, #LintangGustika, #FidellaAnandhita author of #LimitlessCampus invites readers to reinterpret the meaning of education, especially formal education in Indonesia, namely school. This book is writtenContinue reading “Education not just formality”

A lot of people feel unhappy at this time because of the many pressures of life experienced in the 21st century. In fact, happiness can be created through simple ideas that are around us. #NurillaIryani an Indonesian writer inspires 365 ideas to be happy in everyday life. This book is an interactive coloring journal which alsoContinue reading “Happiness is Simple”

In the 21st century the level of human consumption has increased very rapidly. Consumerism has become a lifestyle in this century. Consumerism is a form of social construction built by the mass media if the more goods consumed show the level of financial success. #TheJoyOfLess a book written by #FrancineJay, a blogger who consistently writes suggestions andContinue reading “Minimalism is essentialism”

This book was written by #MichaelActonSmith and #AlexJew based on the application of Calm which they made oriented to the practice of mindfulness. What is the practice of mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way to direct awareness at the moment while knowing and accepting physical feelings, thoughts and sensations calmly. This book has eight main parts:🏞️Nature😴Sleep.✈️Travel.👫Relationship.🤝Work.👦Children.🎨Creativity.🍱Food.And eight sections in thisContinue reading “Relax and Focus”

Depression does not define anything in humans. “Recession is a period where you tighten your belt, while depression is a time when you don’t have a belt to tighten!”. 😇 #JMaurus through a book entitled #CopingWithDepression invites readers to better understand if depression as a mental illness is not something to be feared and respected. Depression is somethingContinue reading “It’s Okay for Depression”

Phenomenon that can be experienced by every human being on earth. Depression is one of the human cognitive diseases that not only affects the psyche but also the human body and is not like physical pain that can be seen clearly. Depression is a real phenomenon that is very close to humans and can beContinue reading “Keep Alive”

This week’s book review is related to last week’s book review on how to address life that will not be as beautiful. #LeoBabauta is a blogger living in San Francisco, the creator of Zen Habits https://zenhabits.net/ a blog that contains writings about simplicity. He writes about what is the definition of being letting go, the reasonContinue reading “Just Let It Go”

When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart. – Ajahn Brahm Humans are always worried about their lives and their future. Concern is something that can’t be avoided in the 21st century. However, when humans experience concern this shows that we are an existential beingContinue reading “Worry And Hope Are Friends”

Finding yourself = creating yourself. — Mari Andrew. Being mature seems very complicated and frightening. “what should I do after graduating from bachelor?”, “working?”, “started new business ?”, “continue my master degree?”. “married?”,”what is my passion and skills?” “what is the purpose of my life?”, “what will I be in the future? “, and otherContinue reading “We Haven’t Arrived There”