Hello everyone, Glad to see you all there again. Tonight I'd like to share with you a book I read recently named《The Road Less Traveled》.
Sure, I'm reading the Chinese version, but I'm introducing it to you in English tonight.
First, let's have a look at the book. This is the cover of the book. And this is Chinese version.
The author of this book is Scott Peck. He is a psychiatrist in the United States. We can also say he is a doctor.
You may be wondering why I like this book ?
Well, when I was small, I worried about friendship and academic performance.
When I saw senior students, they were so beautiful, I hoped one day I could become one of them, have a good body shape, and enjoy their right and freedom.
However, when I was senior, I didn't want it anymore. Because I found I must face cruel examination, struggle with heavy textbooks, and fight to enter university. I feel exhausted.
When I came of age, there are so many things I need to worry about: career, love, friendship, and of course the money.
So what's life? What's love? How should I do in my life? Why do I feel so painful?
I keep asking me why there are so many problems in my life again and again until I meet this book "The Road Less Traveled".
After reading this book, I begin to realize: life is difficult and it is the same with everyone, not just me.
Scott Peck told us: Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.
So what should we do to live a better and happier life ?
Scott Peck show us a path to the road which leads to spiritual growth and happy life but is less traveled.
So let's get started. A great journey is about to begin.
In Peck’s opinion, Self-Discipline is the essential element of our spiritual and psychological health.
He says: ‘Without discipline we can solve nothing. With only some discipline we can solve only some problems. With total discipline we can solve all problems.’
And it consists of four components, each of which deserves a separate attention.
So, the problem will not fix itself, we should take responsibility for it.
And at last , I want to say it is not 心灵鸡汤,this is an amazing book I just cannot put it down. I am glad you enjoyed the book and have a better and happier life. Thank YOU.