The book "Being" is an inspirational and practical book design to help people overwhelmed by the busyness and speed of life. It is fun, interesting to read and use a real hiking trip in France to support the ideas presented. Drawing on contemporary psychological studies, spiritual teachings and personal experience, the book "Being" presents a clear and easy step by step pathway that will lead to a more balance and peaceful life. Simple and easy practical exercises will help the reader to: Slow down, Increase their awareness of the present, Increase self knowledge and Increase control of their life.After each chapter, the reader is introduced to simple, new habits to integrate into his/her life. Incorporation of these new habits will bring true transformation and control to a life that is too often out of control.This book "Being" is powerful by presenting ideas associated with simple life habits that will transform and give control of one's life. Its main strengths are as follow:It is very practical. Messages and advices are simple, easy to remember, very practical and useful. It is based on research, personal experiences and spiritual teachings...The resume of the message at the end of the story line is useful to clarify the idea presented. It is also easy to remember, easy to find in the chapter and easy to use as reminders.The practice part helps to develop techniques and new habits to integrate in one's daily life.Multiple quotes at the end of the chapter gives some punch to the message introduced and emphasized the universal truth of what is presented.Some of the life skills described are the fruits of personal experience, and intensive reading. It is also a personal journey and as such it adds deepness to the story and the processResearch has been extensive and varied, it includes psychology, psychiatry Buddhism and Christianity blended with personal experienceThis book is very simple, clear and practical. At the same time, it addresses very thought provoking ideas such as " who are we?" "What is our life goal?"I have dedicated this book to physicians. Being one myself, and seeing the dysfunction of a busy physician, I think this type of book is perfect to introduce small changes into one's life. The book is design to help retrieve information quickly at any time as it is intended to be reread, absorbed and practice