The path of awakening
The path of awakening (Every transformation begins with oneself) is a self-help and personal improvement book written by the renowned Spanish surgeon, speaker, motivator and author Mario Alonso Puig. The work was published by the Espasa publishing house in 2023, and, like the doctor's largest title, it has generated a great impact on the community that is fond of texts of this genre.
In the book, Mario Alonso Puig talks about the path of the hero that every person must follow to be happier, the version of herself she has always wanted to be. But this is not easy, as it requires patience, discipline and a high dose of inspiration. On the other hand, the author reveals that, through scientific knowledge, techniques can be unraveled to unleash the potential of the human being.
Synopsis of The path of awakening
The brain is not the only thinking organ
The brain is the great protagonist of many self-help books with scientific approaches. This pinkish and highly complex organ seems to be the basis of all human activities, from the simplest to the most profound. Thanks to him, human beings go from learning to walk to creating works with the ability to change the course of society.. However, there are other slightly undervalued organs that also contribute to the creative process.
One of them is the digestive tract, which, if it is in an unhealthy state, can generate feelings such as chronic fatigue, apathy, depression, anxiety and fear. According to Mario Alonso Puig, People must start paying more attention to their stomach if they want to overcome the difficulties of daily life with confidence., fortitude and courage. In this regard, the author is a very humanistic scientist, and also encourages connection between people.
The immense power of words
Mario Alonso Puig says that, just before entering medical school, he read a book that talked about how Greek doctors used the power of words and connection with their patients to make them heal faster. Since then, The author set out to investigate the best ways to use conversation and dialogue to achieve a beneficial effect. in the patients he treats.
That system is something that he has also implemented in his conferences and books, advocating the way in which a person's perception can change if they are told things in a positive way, and always encouraging progress and a cautious departure from the popular comfort zone. At the same time, the author manages the discourse that no human being should be given up for lost, since everyone has the potential for something.
The formula to develop hidden potential and adjacent happiness
According to Mario Alonso Puig, there are three phases that help expand people's potential: an excessive desire to expose all the good that is inside, the implementation of a complete strategy and, finally, arduous and focused training. The writer states that, in order to carry out these tools, It is necessary to have the patience of a tree, and also its resilience.
The importance of neuroplasticity
People tend to think that brain It has a rigid operation, but it is not like that. In fact, it has the ability to adapt and strengthen itself thanks to its neuroplasticity. There is already reliable information that proves that stem cells can be used to regenerate tissues. In addition, neurons manage to restore themselves and create connections with their peers, which allows them to send much more information. However, this last process is only activated when something new is learned.
At the same time, it can also become blocked due to depression or fear. Mario Alonso Puig refers to the fact that the mental world of the human being is a map, while reality is a territory that must be explored with the help of psychological and spiritual cartography. For that reason, endorses methods such as deep meditation, because, through this technique, It is possible to regulate negative thought patterns that directly influence behavior.
The perception of fear
Although it may seem strange, there is a type of fear that is healthy. It is what prepares a human being to hide, run or face a dangerous situation. Nevertheless, In most cases, fear is just an unbalanced and exaggerated perception of reality. People always try to leave behind the cortisol generated by stressful experiences, but what they achieve is the opposite.
Still, the fear they experience is part of an altered state of consciousness. Many times, After facing conflict, some discover that they are not only stronger than they thought, but also that the situation was not as critical as they first imagined. Fear is a feeling that can become paralyzing, but, if worked on, it could make men more courageous beings.
About the author, Mario Alonso Puig
Mario Alonso Puig was born in 1955, in Madrid, Spain. He studied Medicine at Harvard University. Likewise, he attended the Tavistock Institute in London and the IMD in Lausanne. He graduated in General Surgery and, later, did a specialization in Digestive Surgery. After twenty-six years in medical practice, Puig realized his need to communicate messages about human potential, so he began to delve into personal development issues.
The topics that the author is most passionate about in this study are topics related to change, challenge and uncertainty, which is why he has given multiple conferences on the matter. As is logical to suppose, He has also written a series of books where, through several studies, supports his analyzes on the importance of digestive processes in behavior, as well as methodologies to achieve a state of complete happiness.
Other books by Mario Alonso Puig
- To live is an urgent affair (2000);
- Reinvent yourself (2000);
- leader wood (2000);
- Now I (2011);
- The answer (2012);
- The guts quotient (2013);
- The guardian of truth and the third gate of time (2017);
- Take a breath! Mindfulness (2017);
- Your three superpowers (2019);
- 365 ideas for a full life (2019);
- Reset your mind. Discover what you are capable of (2021)