Program Description
Event Details
Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading:
Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering (Expanded Edition) by Joseph Nguyen
Limited number of copies are available on a first come first served basis - email z@ypl.org
You can also put a hold on a copy of the book from Westchester Library Systemusing your library card
The book is also available to check out from the library:
ZOOM LINK:
Join Positive Psychology Zoom Meeting
https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/86046387659?pwd=QudJHPr0Iwgah1GFKCCOOMINpD5YoF.1
Meeting ID: 860 4638 7659
Passcode: 130912
Or you can dial in via phone 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 860 4638 7659 Passcode: 130912
Breakdown of the readings:
December 3:
Introduction: What You Will Discover in This Book
Chapter 1: The Journey to Discovering the Root Cause of Suffering
Chapter 2: The Root Cause of Suffering
Chapter 3: Why Do We Think?
Chapter 4: Thoughts versus Thinking
Chapter 5: But Don't We Need to Think Positively?
Chapter 6: How Do We Stop Thinking? 53
***Daily Daily Journal on page 159
December 10:
Chapter 7: Practical Steps for How to Stop Thinking
Chapter 8: How Can We Possibly
Thrive in the World without Thinking?
Chapter 9: What about Our Goals, Dreams, and Ambitions?
Chapter 10: Nothing Is Either Good or Bad
Chapter 11: How to Follow Your Intuition
***Daily Daily Journal on page 159
December 17th:
Chapter 12: Creating Space for Insight
Chapter 13: Potential Obstacles When Living in Non-thinking
Chapter 14: Unconditional Love
Chapter 15: Now What?
What Should You Read Next?
Practice
Inner Work
Outer Work
Daily Journal
Resources
Luncheon will be in late January 2026 or early February 2026 - Date and venue TBA.
Discussion is moderated by Helena Svedin https://helenasvedin.com/
Helena was born and raised in Sweden and believes life is an adventure sprinkled with learning opportunities. She received her Master's Degree of Laws from the University of Stockholm and worked in the banking and insurance industry until she moved abroad with her family. Helena now lives in Greenwich, Connecticut and works as a certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher. She is a curious world traveler and a strong athlete. Rarely does she miss out on an opportunity to learn something new!
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Acknowledgment: Westchester County Board of Legislators
This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.
