That's "junk values", he says, quoting a catchy term he coined. Hari started researching Lost Connections three years ago when he realised he could no longer ignore the questions he had about his depression and anxiety. He quotes the philosopher Krishnamurti and recommends loving-kindness meditation in Lost Connections. "I have shifted on that," he smiles, before adding that the research for Lost Connections made him more open-minded about the religious beliefs and practices of others. Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression - And The Unexpected Solutions (€17.99, Bloomsbury) is in bookshops now.

Source: Irish Independent January 31, 2018 06:56 UTC