About the Book
Have you ever thought why it’s not easy to be human? Why there’s always one problem after another? Why we can’t get it right and just keep it that way?
It’s Not Easy To Be Human is a comprehensive guide and a compassionate exploration into the human condition, understanding the complexities and inherent difficulties that come with living as a human being.
Dr. Manijeh Motaghy unfolds the reasons behind our struggles, from the emotional and psychological to the societal and ecological. She provides 60 inspiring holistic and effective Mindful Life Optimization Lessons for self-transformation as well as systemic, and societal optimization.
Forward from the Venerable Ajahn Pasanno:
….. “The book tries to use a modern framework of concepts, investigation of systems, and a more global awareness in a search into the age-old questions of how to live with a freedom from dissatisfaction and to live with happiness as our foundation.
These are worthy topics of exploration and, hopefully, the reader will find attitudes, perspectives, tools, and models of lifestyle that will be relevant and useful. Manijeh’s wish for transformation is important to recognize as possible for anyone who puts their attention to reflection and training.” All good wishes, Pasanno Bhikkhu
About the Author
Dr. Manijeh Motaghy is an Organizational Psychologist and UCLA Affiliate Mindfulness teacher. Her experience in teaching and developing thousands of people through her non-profit, Perfectly Here, as well as training teams and executives at fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Health Net, and Kaiser afforded her deep insight into the inner workings of the human mind and reasons for getting stuck in emotional and relational difficulties.
She has designed and implemented hundreds of courses and retreats, published hundreds of blogs, and spoken at numerous conferences and summits and universities globally.
Manijeh has a rich and distinct background rooted in Buddhist traditions and a solid grasp of organizational psychology, conscious leadership, and training adult ADHD. As a teacher, she has an incredible ability to connect with groups and individuals, fostering meaningful human connections. Her extensive life experiences enrich her teaching, making her insights deeply impactful.
Her “Mindful Life Optimization” (MLO), is a comprehensive guide for individuals, teams, and organizations. It provides actionable strategies for integrating personal development with broader societal and environmental goals, emphasizing how we can nourish and flourish as a local and global community.
Manijeh is actively involved in various conferences, podcasts, and speaking engagements, striving to share her ambitious and inspiring vision through MLO: to bring MLO to over one billion people worldwide by 2042 to facilitate personal growth and well-being and planetary health, making her contributions essential in our quest for a more harmonious world.
Most importantly, Manijeh shares how she learned the art of self-analysis and Mindful Life Intelligence, healed her childhood traumas and the pain of an immense grief over the loss of her son, and gained optimal inner peace and joy.