At the heart of Stoppi's book is a detailed exploration of the "mechanics" of various inner elements that largely shape the average person's experience of life. These include emotions and intentions such as anger, fear, jealousy, guilt, regret, self-respect, trust, forgiveness, and love. Stoppi argues that these inner forces operate in often predictable and, therefore, controllable ways. Their "mechanical" nature notwithstanding, Stoppi's explanation of these concepts is thoroughly human: earthy, warm, accessible, and informed by a wide range of psychological and philosophical insights, as well as by lessons drawn from personal and family experiences with mental illness, addiction, financial troubles, poor health, and even suicide. By understanding how emotions shape the way we feel about ourselves and determine the choices we make, Stoppi offers a rational antidote to the otherwise chaotic nature of thought and feelings that so often leads to hopelessness and loss of meaning in the modern world.
Equal parts self-help and memoir, Emotional Mechanics presents to readers a hopeful diagnosis of the human condition and a traversable path to genuine peace of mind.
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