This common sense approach to mental prosperity is deceptively simple.
“There is no doubt that happiness is all around us, if we give ourselves the opportunity to see it.” Isn’t this true? Circumstances vary wildly from one person to the next, but if we commit to the right perception of ourselves and our unique situations, happiness can be found. This is what Kenneth Liddane proposes in the helpful book Finding Happiness In The Dark. Based on the author’s own experiences and research, this self-care guide helps individuals get to the root of the darkness we experience, defines happiness, deciphers why we seem to constantly chase it, explores roadblocks, and offers advice on how to build momentum for positive change including self-acceptance. If you want to be a happier person, you’ll certainly find this book to be very illuminating.
Liddane writes with the relatable voice of someone who has actually been there, rather than the pretentious voice of a highly educated expert that is too far removed from a person struggling to balance their mental outlook. Some useful issues Liddane tackles include stress management, decision making, past mistakes, and asking for help. One powerful theme that resounded with me is the idea that we can reprogram our brains to move in more positive ways. This common sense approach to mental prosperity is deceptively simple, yet has the potential to be life-changing in its effectiveness. The section titled Taking Responsibility encourages readers to benefit from all of our experiences, even the mistakes and errors, paving the way for future successes. Even the abridged comments on living a healthy life by going outside, getting some exercise, and eating less processed foods are simply helpful deductions, free from judgement and ego. Practical examples, brief anecdotes, and pointed self-reflection questions help lead willing readers on a path to true enlightenment. Though certainly not the most comprehensive self-help book on the market, Finding Happiness In The Dark is an approachable and useful handbook that offers sound advice and sturdy suggestions on how to make purposeful changes that can help us find happiness in all aspects of our lives.
