Impactful Books
For me, the most impactful book will always be the first one I read that got me started on the path to begin with, The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. I never felt so illuminated as I did after reading this, and there really hasn't been a book since that had the same effect (although a few have come close). I imagine a few of you have read this, and I'd recommend it to anyone. The simplicity the author uses to explain complex subjects makes all the difference, in my opinion. It'll always be one of my favorites
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Senan wrote: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - I recognized a lot of myself in his words and it made me realize that Soicism is an important part of my Path and who I am.
Hagakure: Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo - I have always been fascinated by the Eastern influence on Star Wars, and this book made me see Darth Vader in a whole new way.
Tao of Seneca by Tim Ferriss - This combined two of my favorites, letter from the famous Stoic Seneca and the Tao.
Senan, I just started reading Hagakure and it has been fascinating so far. You're also not the first person I've heard say they liked Meditations...I'll have to check that one out next
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“Freedom from the known” by Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Most people that know me will read that and say WHAT!?!?
Mostly because I have such a negative view of the absolute tripe and garbage spewing forth from the pages of that festering cesspool.
So how is that the book that had the greatest impact on my path? It gave me a new resolve to combat bullshit and lies and share actual truth with people as much as possible and stand up to those that would poison the minds of those searching for what they do not know.
LOL
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Wescli Wardest wrote: What book has had the greatest impact on my path?
“Freedom from the known” by Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Most people that know me will read that and say WHAT!?!?
Mostly because I have such a negative view of the absolute tripe and garbage spewing forth from the pages of that festering cesspool.
So how is that the book that had the greatest impact on my path? It gave me a new resolve to combat bullshit and lies and share actual truth with people as much as possible and stand up to those that would poison the minds of those searching for what they do not know.
LOL
Hahaha, I remember reading that and feeling much the same, at least for most of it. As I went through and read others ideas of it, it seems like something about our cultural sensibilities made the book seem pretty outrageous at times. I think that's why it was presented with a disclaimer
I appreciate your description hahahaha. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
