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Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen

Book Discussion

Discover how changing the way we think can help us live with more calm, purpose, and joy.

Join us as we discuss Joseph Nguyen’s popular book, which explores how our thoughts shape our emotions and experiences. Come share your reflections, listen to others, and enjoy a supportive conversation. No need to finish the book—just bring your curiosity!

This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.

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Passcode: 130912 

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 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/

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