ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
Literary works
Thanks to Nick and Laura for the thoughtful gift on my 40th birthday, especially since it was bought from a second hand shop… and yes I get it, I’m old! Contents (including sub headings and mini chapters which have been hyphened)Introduction PART ONE: BECOMING YOUNGER – THE PRINCIPLESHow to Become Younger THE CAUSES OF AGEING … Read more
Story: This is the book that changed everything for me. My mother gave me this book between 2000 – 2003 after my deportation (Entertaining story in the link). I was in a bad place going worse. When I started reading this book I stopped eating, going out and clubbing which I used to do religiously … Read more
Animals after escaping prey or trauma do this breathing, sweating and body movements that help them process the trauma and get over it. Humans are seen to do this too with shaking, trembling and body movements. Shamanic healing have the same. The animals take actions that are exactly the same movement that they would use … Read more
Quotes:– The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way – Marcus Aurelius– No thank you, I can’t afford to panic.– The path of least resistance is a terrible teacher.– Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been.– Failure shows us the way—by … Read more
Special thanks to Tasneem (Tazbites) for telling me about this book. Right off the bat, Bourdain apologises to is fellow Chefs, colleagues and friends for divulging their worlds. He colours a vivid picture of what happens behind the swinging doors of a restaurant kitchen. Doing nearly every drug there is and being on them for … Read more
Book, Movie & Documentary Recommendations from The 4-Hour Chef Notes: (Just look at the contents below to get an idea of the summary.)First things first… I’ve not even reached halfway through the book and I feel like it’s like the kitchen section of the Argos catalogue with stories that are mostly entertaining but also not … Read more
