Really interesting chat. Y'know there is one book, a best seller in fact, that is often overlooked in terms of its self-help credentials - the Bible. Jesus' sermon on the mount is well worth a read - just three short chapters (Matthew 5-7) He begins "Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need" (New World Translation) In other words, the way to happiness begins when we recognise we have spiritual need because then we set about meeting that need. It is in failing to recognise this need that we follow all manner of pursuits in life that can't satisfy it and so we can feel unfulfilled in spite of our endeavours.
Just thought I chuck that in. The Bible is seen by many to be such an uncool book today that it is often overlooked, but it's practical wisdom is timeless. Hidden in plain sight is the modern expression that apply here. Anyway, really enjoyed the honesty and humour with which you both discussed this subject.
Really interesting chat. Y'know there is one book, a best seller in fact, that is often overlooked in terms of its self-help credentials - the Bible. Jesus' sermon on the mount is well worth a read - just three short chapters (Matthew 5-7) He begins "Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need" (New World Translation) In other words, the way to happiness begins when we recognise we have spiritual need because then we set about meeting that need. It is in failing to recognise this need that we follow all manner of pursuits in life that can't satisfy it and so we can feel unfulfilled in spite of our endeavours.
Just thought I chuck that in. The Bible is seen by many to be such an uncool book today that it is often overlooked, but it's practical wisdom is timeless. Hidden in plain sight is the modern expression that apply here. Anyway, really enjoyed the honesty and humour with which you both discussed this subject.
Alex