Black Ice & Banana Peels: Getting a Grip on Your Mind

by Mark Bender, PhD
Longbow Press
160 pages

reviewed by Michael Lamas

If I were to describe Black Ice & Banana Peels in one sentence, it would be this: It thoroughly explores the kaleidoscope of tricks that the mind plays on us. These are the real mind games, and this book helps us recognize them.

Black Ice & Banana Peels is not only intellectually stimulating, but it also provides practical ways to beat the mind at its own games. You discover early on that Mr. Bender has a knack for understanding and explaining mental processes and states of mind.

Article Continues After Illustration

The author looks deeply into the many factors that influence our thinking and behavior. For example, although most of us know the importance of learning, usually this understanding is superficial. Here we find an expansive psychological overview. It describes how our innate tendency to learn affects our behavior and mind throughout life. In addition, the author clarifies such things as the differences between self-confidence, self-trust, and self-esteem. This book is packed with many such insights.

Although this is technically a psychology book, you can easily draw parallels with Zen philosophy. The author spends much time detailing the benefits of living in the "Now," the same focus shared by Zen practitioners. We also learn about the consequences of not living in the "Now."

If you have an interest in the workings of the mind and how it affects behavior, then you will benefit from reading this book.

Recommended.

Black Ice & Banana Peels can be ordered online from the publisher, Longbow Press.

If you would like to comment on this article, we invite you to send an email to letters@alternativeapproaches.com.

©Copyright 2003 by AlternativeApproaches.com

About the author: Michael Lamas works with Starbuilders whose mission is to help build a new civilization. He believes a new civilization is possible, because if individuals can change and they can then societies can. Part of Michael's work is to provide various models of reality and "Evolutionary Technologies" metaphysical tools that aid in spiritual development. To reach Michael, write: unity@starbuilders.org.

Reviews
Contents Page