Life Crisis

A very helpful book explaining the mindful way to address and overcome life crises, where a pearl may grow from the grit in the oyster so that the crisis may eventually come to be seen as an opportunity for healing and change. The author draws on her own experience and that of others as founder of the UK Spiritual Crisis Network. She draws useful distinction between unavoidable 'primary suffering' that forms part of the human condition and over which we have no control and 'secondary suffering' characterised by resistance and arguing with reality. It is here that mindfulness can be a valuable tool. The author explains the background of mindfulness as well as the growing body of research evidence supporting its efficacy. The second part introduces mindfulness practices including presence, self compassion, being in our bodies, grouping with physical pain or overwhelming fear and slowing things down while surrendering to the process. The author gives many useful practices that can profitably be followed – a good book to buy and pass on to those in immediate need.