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Through simple mindfulness meditation, learn to live in the moment and enjoy a life that is more vivid, awake, connected, and true.
Most of us operate on auto-pilot much of the time, passing through the present moment with our mind either caught up in the past or straining toward the future. Through mindfulness meditation, an ancient Buddhist practice, Anna Black shows you how to intentionally pay attention to your daily experience. When we are not being mindful, we miss out on small moments that often are the most valuable―be it a beautiful building that we pass on our journey to work, the taste and texture of lovingly prepared food, or the fact that we are needed by those we love the most. By being “mindless” we miss opportunities for personal growth by not being aware of our shortcomings or our inner strength, or by letting negative thoughts and emotions control us. In mindfulness meditation we pay attention to our ongoing experience whether it is pleasant―such as appreciating a starry night sky; unpleasant―a disagreement with a loved one; or neutral―doing chores. We become aware of our habitual thoughts and behaviors and discover which are helpful and which are not. We learn to listen to the body and pick up warning signs of stress as well as tune in to our inner wisdom.
ASIN : 1908170441
Publisher : Cico Books; Illustrated edition (Feb. 9 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781908170446
ISBN-13 : 978-1908170446
Item weight : 435 g
Dimensions : 19.05 x 1.02 x 23.5 cm
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Clement Kam –
good as a gift or for yourself!
good as a gift or for yourself. some obvious ideas that i did not think of. a good way to detach and reflect. i bought this because i am always worried and stressed about the future. i’m trying to live in the present. to live in the now.
Jessica –
My mother is extremely in tune and understands all the concepts of living in the moment and being present, but these are foreign to my step dad and he struggles incredibly with it.I got this on a whim for him (I say whim, but it was probably some divine intervention using me as the instrument) and he couldn’t put it down. He’s even read it multiple times now. He says its very easy for him to understand and he finally “gets it”. I’m so glad this book exists to help others. So happy with this purchase!!
Zed –
Living in the Moment is a gorgeous looking book, beautifully illustrated, with loads of ideas for using mindfulness at any time of the day. It is welcome change from the other books out there involving 8-week courses, a lot of reading and 30 minute meditations – although these are all well worth reading and I highly recommend doing the 8-week course. I have read (or part-read) so many books on mindfulness but you need to read these books through from start to finish – we don’t all have the time. And even if you have read these books, done the courses, have established a daily practice, this book supplements that and brings something new.What sets this book apart is that it is a book you can dip into, choose a practice that attracts you, and it a very attractive book, and then TRY IT.. Starting with an excellent What is Mindfulness chapter, there follow sections on Tuning in to the Body, Cultivating Well-Being, Making Contact, Weaving Your Parachute.., and Being with the Difficult. Some of the ideas are familiar such as ‘Who are You Showering With?’ but others such as ‘Ringing Telephone’ and ‘Seeing-Drawing’ make this book unique. Yes, it may be a book to dip into but it offers so much more than the ‘little books’ I love such as Jon Kabat-Zinn’s ‘Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness and Jack Kornfield’s Buddha’s Little Instruction Book with only a line or two on each page. This book teaches mindfulness in a simple and very accessible way.Living in the Moment is for those who have experienced mindfulness and want something new but also for those who know nothing about it. It’s a very attractive book with a quirky font and simple but effective illustrations on every page. It makes a lovely gift and I have already ordered 2 for friends – to give them the gift of mindfulness.
Amazon Customer –
I purchased this book two years ago when struggling with a very stressful situation. The book helped me learn how to calm my mind and spirit. I have since purchased it several more times as gifts for friends dealing with anxiety and stressful situations. Highly recommend.
Leena Kähäri –
I have bought many mindfulness books during the last few years, and I must say that this book is the most practical and nice one so far! The suggestions how to practise mindfulness are practical, innovative and very easy to follow, and one can immediately see that the writer has a good practical knowledge of mindfulness. First I thought that the way some of the text has been enlarged is disturbing, but when I started underlining some important parts of the text, I noticed that the enlarged text was just what I would have underlined, so not a bad thing then! Personal and somewhat rough drawings were nice addition in the book, too. This is an especially good book for young people, for someone who wants to get to know basics of mindfulness in an easy-to-read-and-follow manner, and also it is very interesting for somebody who has already practised mindfulness for some time. Paperback format and relatively compact size make it easy to carry. I recommend this warmly into your library of mindfulness books or as a first or only one!
janeyhendo –
The book is named Living in the moment and it takes you back to basics with making you realise you should be in the moment of what you are doing no matter where you are and what you are doing. Amazon delivered promptly and in excellent condition.