*I received this book in return for an honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
When the email for this book dropped in my email, it sounded so intriguing, and due to where I currently am in life, I thought it would be the perfect fit for me.
From the Publisher:
A candid, practical, and inspiring guide to creating a richer and more meaningful life.
The world’s great philosophers and spiritual leaders teach us that happiness depends on how we look at life. In Higher, Charles Hanna explores why and how we can create the best possible outlook. By finding our Higher Perspective, Higher Power, and Higher Purpose, he demonstrates how we can challenge our demons and become our best selves. His experience of physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery and his applications will resonate powerfully with all readers.As a young man, Hanna emigrated from Egypt to Canada where he got an education and followed his dreams. From one perspective, his life was perfect – his family grew, his businesses flourished; yet, his doubt and addiction quietly destroyed him. It was not until Hanna finally hit bottom that he discovered the tools to achieve true personal freedom and happiness – a Higher life. Through his firsthand experience and his understanding of human nature, neuroscience, and life management, Hanna provides readers with practical and practicable techniques and ideas so that everyone can apply the Higher way to their daily routines and to their dreams.
Hanna’s engaging voice, fascinating realizations, and depth of understanding make Higher a valuable book for anyone, religious or otherwise, who wants to find greater meaning, beauty, and success in their lives.
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After reading This Naked Mind, another book about battling addiction (alcohol) I thought that this would be something that would take me one step further to understanding enlightenment.
Unfortunately, it did not resonate with me at all. The layout of this book makes it extremely easy to read, and some parts were easier than others. I enjoyed reading more about his personal story than anything else. There was just something about his writing that didn’t connect with me, even though I do agree with certain things that he says like:
You need to let go of control to reach “enlightenment”. Even if you’re not looking for enlightenment, there will always come a point where you realize that you are not in control. I’ve always been a believer of fate and destiny, so this is not a hard concept for me to grasp. Or for me to surrender to a Higher Power, as he says.
You don’t need money to be happy. Money doesn’t equal happiness, and vice versa. I feel like I’ve never been very ambitious in the money aspect. Yes, I like having it. And yes, I have expensive taste. But I don’t need it to be happy. As long as I have enough money to have a roof over my head, and food in my belly, anything else is gravy. And I’m sure that if I needed to, I’d still be able to do all the things I want to do (like travel) and do it with little money in my pocket.
It was an interesting read, but I definitely wasn’t drawn in immediately by it. It would probably be a great read if you are in a similar position as he; either a recovering addict, or someone who’s had it all and then lost it all in a blink of an eye.
Have you read this book? Would you be interested in reading it? What were your thoughts?
