--- product_id: 1608575 title: "How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers" brand: "toni bernhardsylvia boorstein" price: "€ 39.03" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1608575-how-to-be-sick-second-edition-a-buddhist-inspired-guide store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers **Brand:** toni bernhardsylvia boorstein **Price:** € 39.03 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by toni bernhardsylvia boorstein - **How much does it cost?** € 39.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1608575-how-to-be-sick-second-edition-a-buddhist-inspired-guide) ## Best For - toni bernhardsylvia boorstein enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toni bernhardsylvia boorstein brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers ## Images ![How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hqc-AyNnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quintessential book for living well with chronic illness! *by L***I on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022* I run a community on Facebook called “Attitude of Gratitude with Chronic Pain” where our focus lies on living our best lives despite our conditions. The messages shared in Toni Bernhard’s fantastic book “How to Be Sick” play a vital role in our group’s message as well as the tools we use.Living with chronic pain and illness does not have to mean “game over” for a fulfilling life, and Toni’s important Buddhist-based strategies on things such as acceptance, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and finding joy in the small things can make all the difference. I am a fan of all of Toni’s work because NOBODY else talks about HOW we can move forth with joy and I intention. Her message makes sense and it works as long as you have the willingness to approach your condition in a new way.We don’t often have much control over our physical aspects of our conditions, but we DO have control over how we respond to it. “How to Be Sick” IS a way to respond that has brought joy and fulfillment to the 8,500 members of my community as well as myself. I have had the pleasure of having Toni on my weekly live broadcast a few times and her appearances and mindful approach to living with chronic pain and illness are ALWAYS very popular and well-received.I have both the full-size version of this book as well as this handy pocket guide, and it is most definitely a MUST HAVE for anyone living with chronic conditions who yearn to live a full life despite our conditions. Toni Bernhard is the most important writer for the chronic pain community, and I am forever GRATEFUL for her approach and message. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gentle education and guidance from someone who really understands chronic illness; A must-read! *by K***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2014* I've been living with chronic illness my entire life: I was born with a genetic immune deficiency which has worsened with age. Along with the immune deficiency, I have several other auto-immune conditions as well as a chronic pain syndrome. To look at me, you'd never know how sick I am: I look perfectly fine on the outside. People like me are said to have "invisible illnesses." We are often misunderstood by family members, friends, even health professionals (for those of us with rare conditions, like me). Trying to live a full and happy life despite my health challenges is my greatest struggle. It's even more profound now that I'm a mother: I don't want my daughter to see me as a sick person. I want to be the best that I can be for her, and have the most positive outlook possible.So it was with excitement that I read Toni Bernhard's How to Be Sick. I read an article written by Toni online and loved her writing style and message. I immediately bought her book and I simply devoured it. This book spoke to me and affected me deeply. I am a Christian and was a little leery of the fact that this book is Buddhist-inspired. I didn't know what that meant, really. All I knew about Buddhism is that practitioners meditate. That was it!Toni gently educates the reader by applying Buddhism's principles to how to live peacefully with chronic illness. The main concept of this book is how to alleviate the mental suffering that accompanies chronic illness. Common examples of mental suffering are: asking why is this happening to me, being envious of healthy people, and being uncertain about the future (when will I relapse, will this treatment work, fear of testing and doctor visits, and fear of being unable to attend family events, etc). These issues are all things I struggle with in my every day life. So, to read a book that teaches me specific ways to address these fears was a true gift.I loved that Toni gives so many practical examples throughout the book. The examples really drove the points home and made me feel like I could start applying what I learned right away. There is a great section at the end of the book with bullet points of what to do in certain situations. I loved that!As soon as I finished How to Be Sick, I turned back to page one and got my highlighter ready. Now I'm reading the book a second time and really making a study of this insightful, life-changing guide. I can't say enough good things about this book. If you have anyone in your life who is chronically ill, or a caregiver, I would highly recommend How to Be Sick! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks Toni, From Gold Mind Meditation Project *by H***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011* My very similar to Toni's approach for tbi, head injury:Head-injury is an invisible disability, not easily seen from the outside like a wheelchair or crutches. However it's still a disability known profoundly from the inside. Gold Mind Meditation Project exists to offer you the possibility of transforming your disability into capability: being present and awake to an abiding wellness, in spite of your injury. I speak from my personal experience. You can cultivate your mind's inherent strengths. You can learn a self-generating long-term practice that will enhance your life, with satisfaction and way more smiles. Really!Let me share my experience. Returning to college thirty years ago, I was involved in a serious car wreck. I had facial laceration and a skull fracture. I was in a coma, Jaws-of-Life were required to free me from the vehicle. When I came to I had amnesia, diplopia (double-vision), and TBI (traumatic brain injury). In short, I was not who I used to be. My life was forever changed. Since that time I have lived with the challenges of TBI. I know the devastation of this condition from the inside, and wish to share what I've found to be a powerful healing benefit for me, and possibly for you.This malady has often been misdiagnosed and thus poorly treated. I struggled to complete my degree at the University and to get on with my life, very unsure of what I could be or do. Within a few years I experienced the frustrating failure of the loss of several jobs before learning that this was the result of my TBI. There is light at the end of this tunnel.In top-of-the line and expensive rehabilitation programs I was taught 'compensatory coping strategies' for the 'cognitive deficits' of my brain injury. These strategies are well-intended rehab but fell short of addressing my inner well being. They didn't work for me; I had to learn the necessary inner transformation for myself. This is cleansing the mind and knowing it's gold.I discovered Insight Meditation (Vipassana). This simple practice of sitting mindfully helps me be clear-eyed and capable of sustained attention, knowing that as obstacles arise I have the capacity to face them directly from a steady place of clear seeing. This practice is based on the intent to relieve suffering and dissatisfaction, cleansing the mind of illusions, and grounding us in a sense of dignified inner wellness, at peace beyond the physical damage.With practice you can become aware of the present moment and learn exactly what ismost needed for you. Healing is a possibility. It's been well documented by neurologists, psychologists, and doctors: mindfulness practice leads to positive brain healing (neuroplasticity). I am choosing to live my life intentionally and more skillfully. You can too. This is the start of a new path!GOLD MIND MEDITATION PROJECT [...]Had C. 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