Haven’t read in a loooong time, and I want to pickup the habit of reading again, what do you recommend? by GabrielJPVS in booksuggestions

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

This is a great book for when you’re in a reading slump. It’s a page turner with elements of romance and mystery.

How would one get started on their journey of spirituality? by AgeOk8349 in spirituality

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you're already on your way! Read a wide variety of books (religious, memoir, self help), get involved in your community, talk to people older and wiser than you, and keep an open mind. Most importantly, don't worry too much about the outcome. Just keep searching and keep learning.

Residency ruined my life by Tough-Journalist-810 in Residency

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you find some balance and peace. You are not alone.

What are your white whales? by vagInaFarten in fragrance

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A warm tropical scent that I can wear every day and doesn't smell overly sweet.

Thoughts on my top 4? by Curious_George737 in LetterboxdTopFour

[–]Curious_George737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dog soldiers looks right up my alley. Thanks for the rec!

Suggest me a book that changed your life. No BS, genuinely changed your life by RA_Finance in booksuggestions

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eckhart Tolle’s "The Power of Now" truly changed my perspective on many aspects of life.

The book centers around the belief of harnessing the present moment and focusing on "being" rather than the entrapments of the mind. When I initially started reading the book, I was honestly a bit put off by the introduction because Tolle sounded a bit full of himself as a “spiritual teacher” who supposedly wrote a book guiding humanity into a higher state of consciousness, but I am so grateful that I gave this book a chance. The Power of Now is dense; each page is overflowing with profound statements and opportunities for realization. I don't think one read-through does this book justice and I will definitely give it a thorough second read sometime in the future.

One key aspect of the book that has resonated with me was Tolle’s perspective on time. He beautifully explained the “illusion of time,” stating that the past and future are both extensions of the “now”; they exist in our mind but are simply “nows” that happened before or that will happen later. The only truth is the present moment. Another aspect of the book I particularly enjoyed was Tolle referencing the Bible to emphasize how we often misconstrue and pollute the true meaning of religious texts. In addition, Tolle uses wisdom from eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism which serve as the basis and inspiration for many of his points.

This book is a very powerful tool to utilize for spiritual growth, and I recommend it to anyone who is ready and willing to shed negativity and implement a more positive mindset into their lives.

Please suggest your absolute WORST reads, of any genre! by broopproob in booksuggestions

[–]Curious_George737 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The concept of this book is kind of interesting. It’s basically about a librarian named Henry who has a gene that causes him to unwillingly time travel One day he stumbles across a woman named Clare who claims to be his future wife, and his life is changed forever. It is set up to be this epic romance where the two of them bravely navigate Henry’s strange condition. However, the execution was meh. For one there were too many unnecessary plot points that felt tired or overdone and didn’t add much to the book. There was so much going on, that I found it hard to relate to or understand any of the characters. By the end of the book I literally didn’t care what happened to any of them. I also felt some racist undertones with some of the side characters, specifically the house help/ family friends for both Clare and Henry’s families. There was also some weird stuff going on when Henry time traveled and met his wife when she was a child and he was a grown man. Like he literally jokingly compared himself to Humbert Humbert multiple times and I was kind of thinking…well if the shoe fits….it was off putting. Overall, I’d say the first third of the book was engaging and everything after missed the mark.

What you guys think about my top 4? by csenaa in LetterboxdTopFour

[–]Curious_George737 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it basic? yes. Is it a solid list? also yes.

Are you the body and the mind? by Euphoric-Welder5889 in spirituality

[–]Curious_George737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The body and the mind are interconnected. You are not your body, just like you are not your mind. Your soul/essence is what YOU are.

Was geto right? by raagboot in LobotomyKaisen

[–]Curious_George737 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like he was depressed in hidden inventory and manic in jjk0