Thoughts on “The Untethered Soul” (book)

It’s a latent adventure to the Eastern civilization, far from the edge of the world. A book that should be part a student’s textbook for by far the most critical subject of all: life. I discovered this guidebook at a crucial moment in my life, of being on the edge of suffocation from the world’s revelries, the eye-opening reflections and prompts from this manuscript breathe in a new source of archaic energy.

This book, although seems cliche, is truly a life changing thesis on the journey beyond one’s self and inner trepidation. Despite that, the book is imperfect and as such with self-help guides, you curate what matters and true to yourself. The Untethered Soul provides insight on how to navigate obstacles often about inner struggles, the solutions are build through your own journey, as with anything else in life, these are uniquely yours.

The book is based on a series of lecture that lends to a natural and authentic voice. The world is utterly complex and so is your mind, how do you adapt and manage both?

“There is no reason to constantly attempt to figure everything out”

The author is unfiltered with his audacity in teaching you to be at peace with your existence and your bigger role outward of your own. It highlights the pain that goes with being a constant thinker and tinkerer. The journey can be painful as with any monumentally changing life experience. You need to prepare for being uncomfortable and willing to perhaps transcend your preconceived notions.

“There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind — you are the one who hears it.”

I found myself repeating the words, “Focus, focus, focus.” It’s true, the inner voice is louder than a pair of powerful Bose speakers, the level of bass and treble within your heart are the beat that sometimes bring about uncertainty and anxiety. Focus is the key and yes, most of the time, you need to tell your brain to do so.

The Untethered Soul has an in-congruent rhythm with emphasis on substance and the spirit.

At least, read this, before the end of days. Ultimately, it’s a book on how to find the pleasures in life..again.