The Mindful Brain
Author Name – Daniel J.Siegel
If you’re someone who wants to live mindfully but doesn’t know how, this book can be a game changer for you. The author shares his personal experiences with mindfulness and the scientific reasoning behind it. Through his own experiences, he explains the autopilot nature of our minds, the basics of mindfulness, how we experience thoughts and emotions, and the various mindfulness research done around the world. This book is divided into four sections: Mind, Brain, and Awareness; Immersion in Direct Experience; Facets of the Mindful Brain; and Reflections on the Mindful Brain. Reading this book will take you on a journey into your own mind, your experience of the world around you, and your inner interpretations of it. You’ll realize that your thoughts and emotions are not you, and this newfound awareness will help you be more present in your body, sensations, interactions with others, and your own self. The book also includes exercises to help you explore yourself further.
Review by Eaint Chu Moe Myint