I got Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad from the library and started reading it. Within a few pages I had so many tabs I knew I needed to buy the book, so I did! That way, I could mark it as I went. I had not read anything by John Eldredge before, but I look forward to reading more from him.
We've been sucked into a pace of life nobody's enjoying.
Get Your Life Back is written from a Christian perspective, and there is a lot of God talk in the book. However, the practices that Eldredge suggests are useful tools for anyone. The first tool is to take a one-minute pause. To release anything and everything distracting you, to give yourself a break from the constant pull of everything. I think it's easy to say we all need a break.
I had little capacity for relationships and the things that bring me life-a walk in the woods, dinner with friends, a cold plunge in a mountain lake. When I did steal a moment for something life-giving, I was so distracted I couldn't enjoy it."
Another point Eldredge makes, "there's a direct link between the rise of envy, depression, and one's use of social media," is something I think we all know at a surface level. We don't take the time to really think through the impact this has on us, and our loved ones. There are so many things I could say about this book. Instead, I will leave you with a few more quotes:
The world has gone completely mad, and it's trying to take our souls with it.
...the constant stimulation of our choatic world causes us to live in state of hyper- vigilance.
Get Your Life Back is a timely book. It is full of practical wisdom that will stand the test of time. I am thankful for those who introduced me to this book. So many of our young adults are struggling with anxiety and depression. The practices in this book can help with that (it is not a cure all). I highly recommend it, and I know it is a book I will come back to again.
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Chapter 9 is Worth the Price of the Whole Book
This is an excellent book in every way. It is personal, practical, and insightful. Prior to this, my favorite John Eldredge book was "The Utter Relief of Holiness" also called "Free to Live" in paperback. I really thought I couldn't love a Eldredge book more than that one. But this one may actually top that one. It's just so helpful and balanced.Now personally, I think chapter 9 in this book is worth the price of the whole book. It addresses in such a practical way how subtle it is to get offended by things in life and how that feeds into our selfish nature. He does a nice tie-in with how social media can feed into this problem. Then I love how he points out that having a selfish heart actually gives us something to "sacrifice" to God each day. Good stuff.Now the rest of the book is also outstanding. Chapter 10 on "Caring for Neglected Places in Your Soul" is another really useful chapter. I agree with John that a great place to start in healing the soul is with "ungrieved griefs".This is a book I'm planning on buying multiple copies of to give away to some of my closest friends. I think anyone interested in following Christ could benefit from this book. I would give it 10 stars if I could.I also like the free app John created for this book. It's helpful. It's nice. The only thing I wish about the app is that there was a "beginner course" where John gives his guidance during the "One-Minute Pause" tracks, and then I wish there was an "advanced course" where John just spoke the prompts and didn't give additional direction such as "linger.......linger......" etc. But it's a small quibble. Overall love, Love, LOVE, this book and free app.
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Now personally, I think chapter 9 in this book is worth the price of the whole book. It addresses in such a practical way how subtle it is to get offended by things in life and how that feeds into our selfish nature. He does a nice tie-in with how social media can feed into this problem. Then I love how he points out that having a selfish heart actually gives us something to "sacrifice" to God each day. Good stuff.
Now the rest of the book is also outstanding. Chapter 10 on "Caring for Neglected Places in Your Soul" is another really useful chapter. I agree with John that a great place to start in healing the soul is with "ungrieved griefs".
This is a book I'm planning on buying multiple copies of to give away to some of my closest friends. I think anyone interested in following Christ could benefit from this book. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
I also like the free app John created for this book. It's helpful. It's nice. The only thing I wish about the app is that there was a "beginner course" where John gives his guidance during the "One-Minute Pause" tracks, and then I wish there was an "advanced course" where John just spoke the prompts and didn't give additional direction such as "linger.......linger......" etc. But it's a small quibble. Overall love, Love, LOVE, this book and free app.
Chapter 9 is Worth the Price of the Whole Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
This is an excellent book in every way. It is personal, practical, and insightful. Prior to this, my favorite John Eldredge book was "The Utter Relief of Holiness" also called "Free to Live" in paperback. I really thought I couldn't love a Eldredge book more than that one. But this one may actually top that one. It's just so helpful and balanced.Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
Now personally, I think chapter 9 in this book is worth the price of the whole book. It addresses in such a practical way how subtle it is to get offended by things in life and how that feeds into our selfish nature. He does a nice tie-in with how social media can feed into this problem. Then I love how he points out that having a selfish heart actually gives us something to "sacrifice" to God each day. Good stuff.
Now the rest of the book is also outstanding. Chapter 10 on "Caring for Neglected Places in Your Soul" is another really useful chapter. I agree with John that a great place to start in healing the soul is with "ungrieved griefs".
This is a book I'm planning on buying multiple copies of to give away to some of my closest friends. I think anyone interested in following Christ could benefit from this book. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
I also like the free app John created for this book. It's helpful. It's nice. The only thing I wish about the app is that there was a "beginner course" where John gives his guidance during the "One-Minute Pause" tracks, and then I wish there was an "advanced course" where John just spoke the prompts and didn't give additional direction such as "linger.......linger......" etc. But it's a small quibble. Overall love, Love, LOVE, this book and free app.
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Timely challenge to cut out time wasting junk that damages my spirit and mind and heart
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A good read for all people from young adult to seniors.
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