Wanting What You Have

An inspirational/self-help book that really stands out from the crowd. (And it IS a big crowd.) Clinical psychologist Timothy Miller offers a very down-to-earth program to help you free yourself from the maddening, depressing treadmill of wanting more than the world can possibly deliver.After all, isn't The Big-Big Idea to be happy . . . no matter what happens? It can be done -- and Miller is a skilled and artful coach for those who want to learn the game.

This is an interesting investigation of the nature of desire and the restlessness it can cause. The workbook format offers the reader more opportunity than usual to reflect on his or her own life and answer the questions being asked. In some places, however, the exercises are too lengthy and/or detailed to actually carry out; I found the need to skip over a few due to the sheer volume of "answers" required. The lessons have stayed with me, however, and the three basic principles the author promotes (Compassion, Attention, Gratitude) are easily applied to everyday life. Highly recommended.

thought provoking and full of simplistic ideas...it will make you change how you think, feel, live and enjoy life. a definate good read, especially for those caught up in the hustle-bustle of life.