Book Review: Master your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse
Over the past week, I devoured this simple and powerful book in "active reading" mode - writing down notes and reflecting on my personal experiences. The author has dissected the topic of emotions in detail - the nature of our emotions, how they are formed, the elements that impact them, how emotions can be a great tool for personal growth. The initial context which establishes the link between our ego and our emotions was so fabulous to read. Emotions are transient, they come and go. And it is not the emotions per se that create suffering, but rather how we interpret those emotions. The formula showing the components involved in creating strong emotions was such an eye-opener. Beautifully explained with relevant examples. Interpretation of an event or a thought + Identification with an emotion / thought + Repetition = Strong emotion Emotions are impacted by many of our daily activities like sleep, food, breathing, environment, physical activity, etc. The author has also pr...