I know books aren't for everyone; but they hold a wealth of knowledge for those that do enjoy them. I used to not enjoy nonfiction books, but the more I went on my own journey to understand myself (as every good therapist does), I found them to be invaluable.
One of the first books that really struck me was The Road Less Traveled, by Scott Peck. It was written in 1978 but so much of the information still applies.
One of the lines that stuck with me was 'Life is difficult.' It was referenced in the book to be paraphrased from the Four Noble Truths of Buddha ('Life is suffering'). It worked on acceptance of this truth and perseverance in spite of difficulties.
Another aspect of the book that I enjoyed was reading about his views/take on being in love versus what real love it. I think it was great information to gain insight into what we become caught up in (being in love) because it feels good, versus putting in the hard, hard work of really loving someone, despite flaws or quirks. Keep in mind though, it isn't actually a relationship book, unless you count the relationship with yourself (which I do!).
Overall, like I said, I found this to be a book that was inspiring, empowering, and educational. I also put it on my list of books to re-read. As we journey to find ourselves, information can take on new meaning in each stage of our life. What was important to us in our early 20s can still be important in our 30s but it just might be important in a different way. Also, have you ever read a fictional book over again? Did you read things you didn't remember from your first time through, new details? Rereading nonfiction/self-help books are going to have the same effect. There's going to be a sentence or information that sticks out at different times in your life.
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