Meditations for Mortals
Meditations for Mortals
Meditations for Mortals
From the acclaimed author of the global bestseller Four Thousand Weeks comes Meditations for Mortals, a transformative and liberating four-week journey designed to steer you towards a saner, freer, and more meaningful life. This book dares to challenge the conventional wisdom about how we should live, proposing that the key to fulfilment lies not in seeking an unattainable perfection but in embracing the imperfect reality that surrounds us.
Meditations for Mortals delves deep into the pressing questions that haunt modern existence. How can we acknowledge our inherent limitations and still lead a fulfilling life? How do we make wise decisions amidst the overflow of daily tasks? Burkeman introduces a groundbreaking philosophy he names 'imperfectionism', encouraging us to let go of incessant striving and instead adopt a mindset where purposeful productivity may stem from allowing events to unfold naturally, rather than forcing them to occur.
Drawing enlightenment from diverse sources such as philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help, Burkeman provides readers with practical tools and perceptive shifts in viewpoint. His writing is both a refreshing antidote to standard life advice and an engaging gateway to living more fully. The book's insights are both profound and entertaining, making it a valuable resource regardless of how it's approached—whether savoured gradually over the suggested four weeks or consumed quickly in a few immersive sittings.
Meditations for Mortals offers a rich tapestry of wisdom perfectly suited for these anxiety-laden times. The lessons within are more essential than ever, presenting truths we deeply need. Designed to be a beacon of solace and inspiration, this book is a must-have companion on the path to a richer, more enchantment-filled existence.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781847927620
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 214g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Oliver Burkeman is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Four Thousand Weeks and The Antidote, and for many years wrote a popular weekly column on psychology for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies and New Philosopher. He has a devoted following for his writing on productivity, mortality, the power of limits, and building a meaningful life in an age of bewilderment. oliverburkeman.com
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