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    • Chapter 12: The Unbearable Heaviness of Remembering Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 delves into the profound and complex nature of trauma and its enduring effects on the mind and body. The historical perspective on trauma has evolved over the centuries, with medical and psychological communities initially reluctant to acknowledge the depth of its impact. Not until the horrors of World War I forced the issue into the limelight did society begin to confront the long-lasting physical and psychological effects of trauma, often termed "shell shock" at the time. Despite this, the…
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      Acknowledgments

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments in Outlive provides readers with a heartfelt and behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative effort and personal resilience that helped bring the book to life. Originally placed on hold in early 2020 due to setbacks with the manuscript submission, the project faced considerable obstacles when the authors were let down by their book agent and publisher. However, Michael Ovitz’s timely intervention became a pivotal moment, helping revitalize the project and enabling it to move forward.…
    • VII CONTROLLING THE MIND Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VII of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," titled "Controlling the Mind," the author argues that controlling one's thoughts is not only possible but essential for a fulfilled existence. Contrary to common belief, the mind's activities can be governed, a crucial skill since all experiences—pleasure or pain—occur within the brain. The ability to concentrate, a form of mind control, is presented as the cornerstone of living fully. The chapter emphasizes the importance of mental…
    • The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz offers practical wisdom for personal freedom, teaching four simple principles to break free from limiting beliefs and find peace: Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best. A powerful, transformative read for personal growth.
    • Chapter 2: Revolutions in Understanding Mind and Brain Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Revolutions in Understanding Mind and Brain. In the late 1960s, during a year off from medical school, the author had an eye-opening experience at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC), a prestigious psychiatric hospital. The hospital had long been regarded as one of the finest in the country, and it was here that the author was introduced to the rapidly changing landscape of psychiatric care. The prevailing treatment for mental illness at MMHC was psychotherapy, stemming from Freudian…
    • Chapter 1: The Long Game: From Fast Death to Slow Death Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 introduces the central theme of longevity by exploring the deeply personal experiences of a physician who has witnessed death in its various forms, shaping his understanding of medicine and aging. The author recalls a pivotal moment during medical school when he encountered patient death for the first time, an experience that profoundly impacted his perspective on healthcare. This moment, followed by years of seeing both acute and chronic deaths during his residency at Johns Hopkins, led him to…
    • Chapter 13: Healing from Trauma: Owning Your Self Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13: Healing from Trauma – Owning Your Self, focuses on the transformative journey of healing from trauma, highlighting the importance of taking ownership of your mind, body, and emotions. Trauma is not just about the horrific events themselves, but the lasting imprints they leave on the body, mind, and soul. People may find themselves grappling with a range of challenging symptoms such as anxiety, depression, self-loathing, nightmares, flashbacks, and an overall sense of being disconnected from…
    • The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Rick Rubin) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin explores the nature of creativity, offering insights and philosophical reflections on how to cultivate a creative mindset and approach life as an artist.
    • VIII THE REFLECTIVE MOOD Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Reflective Mood," chapter VIII of "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day," the author delves into the vital practice of self-reflection and its paramount role in leading a fulfilling life. The chapter starts with emphasizing the importance of dedicating at least thirty minutes daily to training the mind for concentration, likening this foundational exercise to scales played on a piano. This mental discipline is deemed a preliminary step, necessary but insufficient on its own unless applied to the…
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      INTRODUCTION

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      by testsuphomeAdmin INTRODUCTION The Smokey Mirror THREE THOUSAND YEARS AGO, THERE WAS A HUMAN just like you and me who lived near a city surrounded by mountains. The human was studying to become a medicine man, to learn the knowledge of his ancestors, but he didn’t completely agree with everything he was learning. In his heart, he felt there must be something more. One day, as he slept in a cave, he dreamed that he saw his own body sleeping. He came out of the cave on the night of a new moon. The sky was clear, and he…
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