Former Yangcheon District Head Lee Jehak Publishes Book 'Life Isn't That Complicated, Just Live for Healing!'

'Life Isn't That Complicated, Just Live for Healing!' (Author: Lee Jehak / Publisher: Hodunamu) has been published.

This book gently reminds those struggling through each day of the meaning of life. For those who cannot find meaning in life and are contemplating extreme choices, it encourages them to consider whether there is even one person who lives solely for their sake.

The author emphasizes that being born and living as a human being is both a natural right and a duty, and that the only remaining task for us is to decide how to live. Every choice we make shapes our attitudes and habits, which ultimately determine our lives. The author explains that, in order to make the right choices, the state of our mind is crucial, and maintaining a calm and peaceful mental state is key.

In the main text, the author writes, "The mind is like the deep water of a well, and in that well, countless thin threads called thoughts constantly float by. If you grab one of those threads, it grows larger like an eel, and if you grip it even tighter, it becomes a dragon that pulls you down into the well. Everything in the world depends on your mindset. You must carefully observe and manage your mind, and simply let your thoughts drift away. The center of the universe is me?only when I am upright does everything around me function properly."

The reality that South Korea ranks first in suicide rates and last in happiness index among OECD countries weighs heavily on our hearts. The book recommends a cautious approach to solving structural problems, while also encouraging readers to examine what truly makes them happy and to find their own way of healing.

The author stresses the importance of creating and habituating one's own "querencia"?a personal place of rest. He shares glimpses of how he overcame days of unbearable pain by spontaneously embarking on the Camino de Santiago in Spain and transforming his mental struggles into personal growth.

For those suffering under the crushing weight of life, the book poses the question: life isn't that complicated?live for healing. It encourages readers to discover and practice their own healing methods. The book also facilitates communication with others, purification of mind and soul, and vicarious experiences through real-life examples.

Recommendations

1. contains the very message I wish to share. The author has been by my side for the past eight years. Whenever I published a book, he would read it thoroughly and always share his thoughts. As someone who has embraced healing?a key topic of our era?I look forward to seeing how he continues to grow. I recommend this book to anyone in need of a sanctuary for their weary body and mind.

Lee Shihyung, Director of the Serotonin Culture Center

2. Lee Jehak's insights into the mind shine brightly.

"The mind is like the deep water of a well, and in that well, countless thin threads called thoughts constantly float by. If you grab one of those threads, it grows larger like an eel, and if you grip it even tighter, it becomes a dragon that pulls you down into the well."

Everything depends on your mindset.

Even under the same conditions and circumstances, one person may fall into despair while another sings of hope. If you ever feel troubled or wounded in your heart, I recommend reading this book. You will find a warm answer within.

Ko Dowon, Chairman of the Morning Letter Cultural Foundation

About the Author

Lee Jehak is currently serving as the president of the Korea Healing Industry Association. It has already been eight years since he began this work as part of a social contribution project. He has always stood on the side of the underprivileged. During the era of military dictatorship, he served as the president of the student council at Sogang University in the pursuit of democratization, and immediately after, he devoted himself to the lives of workers. He later served as the Director of Planning and Coordination at the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation and as the head of Yangcheon District Office. As the Executive Vice President of the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises, he led efforts to improve the treatment of small business owners. Recently, he obtained a Level 1 Social Worker certification at a later age and has taken on the role of a healing evangelist as a solution to overcome the grim reality of South Korea's highest suicide rate and lowest happiness index. His previous works include "The Country Lives When the Region Lives (Local Governance and Mokmingwan)" and "Like a Flame 365 (Records of Hopeful Yangcheon Together)."