Author : David Michie
Ending this year with this insightful read , a good spiritual dose with lot of humor and wit . It is a reminder to be mindful, practice kindness and a good recipe for happiness . I loved the phrase “Egocentric melodrama”, a constant state of mind which we are usually in, where we are obsessed with our own needs and keep fueling our mind and are never happy . The book is narrated from the perspective of Dalai Lama’s Cat, which takes on several names through your the book , HHC , Rinpoche , the most beautiful creature that ever lived , and the list goes on . The cat , which is mostly with Dalai Lama or one of his personal assistants , is fortunate to observe his Holiness and his interactions with various delegates, famous personalities , and political leaders in close proximity . Also , being a cat , she has her own share of feline adventures with other cats,
Dogs , mice and common folks who live near the monastery. She is willing to work over her shortcomings and tries to implement Dalai Lama’s teachings in her day to day life . Throughout the book, she urges the readers to do the same . The teachings are fairly relatable except towards the end where it delves a little deeper into Buddhism , which I could not understand. But otherwise a beautiful reminder to start the new year with a spiritual outlook, pause , slow down, stay grounded , be mindful , practice kindness, be respectful towards others and get out of our “egocentric melodrama” . Happy new year ! Stay blessed .
Rating: 👍👍👍👍👍
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