As discussed last month, I have deliberately decided to expand my reading list this year to include a slightly broader range of topics. I chose to listen to The Aesthetic Brain by Anjan Chatterjee because it combines the topics of general scientific interest and philosophy and Chatterjee’s research has also been referenced by various other books I have encountered recently.
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It might seem a bit strange that a dental blog would include reviews of books related to mindfulness and meditation. Dentistry is such a stressful profession, resulting in a scarily high burnout, depression and suicide rate. I believe that it is paramount that we look after ourselves emotionally, physically and mentally. If we don't then what chance do we have of giving our patients the best possible care? I think the practice of mindfulness has great potential in terms of improving our wellbeing. That is why my golden circle as discussed on my "about me" page mentions mental and physical health as well as the oral health of my patients. In Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl, a psychotherapist and survivor of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps during the second world war explains his understanding of the meaning of life.
I have recently become quite interested in the topic of mindfulness and meditation. So many highly successful people mention the importance of meditation in their daily routine and the broader topic of mindfulness connects with my logical brain. So I have just finished listening to the great courses lecture series on mindfulness by Professor Mark Muesse.
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