The Complete Book on Equanimity and Peace

Book excerpt: This is a book which explores how to life a live with a lot less suffering and anxiety. It tries to answer the question as to how and why modern society programs its citizens for unhappiness. It talks about the dangers of listening to main stream media and argues that advertising is so dangerous to one's peace of mind. There are many strategies of how to change one's thought processes to have less attachments to the material world. The book explores the science of happiness and what makes people content in general. The book addresses how the primary battle in this life is not with other people but mainly with one's own mind. There are various philosophies brought up including Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Stoicism. It is discussed how many of the timeless messages can be of service in one's life during difficult periods. The book argues that the goal of spiritual awakening is paramount to one's lasting bliss and happiness. Finally, the book maintains that we are one universal consciousness.