Gaining spiritual insights and practising this in our lives is easier said than done in today's world. The practice of being a peaceful and compassionate being is such a treasure found in only few. I have witnessed compassion and peace in action since meeting Monk Xu. Which is why Maria needed to interview Monk Xu to write this book because in meeting this modern day Taoist Monk, Maria was able to turn away from a 26 year addiction, for good. Yes, that's right forever! Once and for all, Maria was able to not only heal from her long standing addiction to methamphetamine, bad men, coke, speed, sex and prescription drugs but also end her arduous battle with suicide ideation, schizo-phreniform disorder, eating disorders, high anxiety issues and bipolar. In her first best-selling novel, she bravely recounts what transpired in her past and was able to do so with the blessing, support, guidance, healing, protection and love Monk Xu has given her. Now a No. 1 Best Selling Author of two books on Amazon: ''Kill Your Addiction Before It Kills You'' and ''Kill Their Addiction Before It Kills of You: How to Support Your Loved One in Their Journey to Recovery'', she continues her charitable work with authentic intention. She can now sincerely that she impacts clients' lives and continues to witness their transformation. She is a light in the lives of those with addiction, bipolar, anxiety and depression. SIT with Monk Xu is filled with insights and tools that are so important to apply in one's everyday life. As our world is consumed by capitalism and materialistic priorities, spiritual enlightenment can become easier with practice. Although for this practice to bear fruit, one needs a Master to reflect with and truly learn from. Monk Xu is a Taoist Monk, ordained in Taiwan. He has been living a monastic life for the last eleven years. He was the source of wisdom and timeless universal truth as Maria sat with him for many months, distilling the words you will read about in this precious piece of literature.