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V TENNIS AND THE IMMORTAL SOUL
In Chapter V of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," the author focuses on how individuals typically spend their daily hours, scrutinizing the inefficiency of common routines, particularly highlighting the misuse of morning hours spent on reading newspapers during commutes. The author criticizes this practice, viewing it as a wasteful dispersion of precious time, given the haste in both the production and consumption of newspapers. Instead, the author advocates for the utilization of this time in…-
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EPILOGUE: CHOICES TO BE MADE
EPILOGUE: CHOICES TO BE MADE We are on the verge of becoming a trauma-conscious society. Almost every day one of my colleagues publishes another report on how trauma disrupts the workings of mind, brain, and body. The ACE study showed how early abuse devastates health and social functioning, while James Heckman won a Nobel Prize for demonstrating the vast savings produced by early intervention in the lives of children from poor and troubled families: more high school graduations, less criminality,…-
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Prologue: Facing Trauma
Prologue: Facing Trauma Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of their circumstances or environment. It’s not limited to soldiers returning from war or those living in conflict zones like Syria or the Congo. The reality is that trauma affects our families, friends, and even ourselves. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five Americans was sexually molested as a child, one in four was beaten by a parent, and one in three couples experiences physical…-
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Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia explores the science behind aging and health, offering strategies for extending lifespan and improving quality of life through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.-
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Chapter 11 explores the complexities of traumatic memory, using the case of Julian, a man who had repressed memories of being sexually abused by a Catholic priest, as a pivotal example. The story is a powerful illustration of how trauma can lie dormant for years, only to resurface unexpectedly, often triggered by a single event or memory. Julian’s experience, marked by vivid images and overwhelming emotions, reflects the fractured nature of traumatic memory, where the mind struggles to process and…
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Chapter 17 underlines the importance of treating emotional and mental well-being with the same seriousness as physical health. Seeking assistance for psychological struggles is not a flaw but a responsible choice that fosters recovery. Many individuals hesitate to address their mental state due to societal misconceptions, yet disregarding emotional distress can be as detrimental as neglecting a severe physical condition. Emotional challenges arise from multiple sources, including inherited traits, past…
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VI REMEMBER HUMAN NATURE
In his compelling discourse, the author invites readers on an intriguing journey, one that seemingly borders on the miraculous, yet remains rooted in the tangible. He proposes a challenge that, while might appear modest at first glance—dedicating merely over an hour each day to mental cultivation—boasts the potential to profoundly rejuvenate and enrich the entirety of one's life. Drawing a parallel to the universally accepted benefits of a mere twenty minutes of daily physical exercise, the author…-
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This book is the fruit of thirty years of trying to understand how people deal with, survive, and heal from traumatic experiences. Thirty years of clinical work with traumatized men, women and children; innumerable discussions with colleagues and students, and participation in the evolving science about how mind, brain, and body deal with, and recover from, overwhelming experiences. Let me start with the people who helped me organize, and eventually publish, this book. Toni Burbank, my…-
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Chapter 1: Lessons from Vietnam Veterans. In the late 1970s, the author began their work as a psychiatrist at the Boston Veterans Administration Clinic, encountering a patient named Tom, a Vietnam War veteran. Tom's story unfolded over the course of his sessions, revealing a man deeply scarred by his experiences in Vietnam. He had joined the Marine Corps out of duty and idealism, rising quickly to the role of platoon leader. After surviving a harrowing experience during the war, where he witnessed the…
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Introduction
Introduction to the narrator’s journey begins with a recurring dream that captures his feelings of inadequacy and helplessness, where he attempts to catch falling eggs on a city sidewalk—an endeavor that symbolizes his relentless but futile attempts to save patients during his surgical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The dream unfolds with him chasing after the eggs, which represent his efforts to intervene and save lives, but despite his best efforts, every egg shatters upon hitting the ground.…-
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