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Meditation is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important
by Jon Kabat-ZinnMore than twenty years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. He followed that up with 2005's Coming to Our Senses, the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our well-being on every level, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, planetary, and spiritual. Now, Coming to Our Senses is being repackaged into 4 smaller books, each focusing on a different aspect of mindfulness, and each with a new foreword written by the author. In the first of these books, Meditation Is Not What You Think (which was originally published as Part I and Part II of Coming to Our Senses), Kabat-Zinn focuses on the "what" and the "why" of mindfulness--explaining why meditation is not for the "faint-hearted," how meditation can actually be a radical act of love, and why paying attention is so supremely important. By "coming to our senses"--both literally and metaphorically--we can become more compassionate, more embodied, more aware human beings, and in the process, contribute to the healing of the body politic as well as our own lives in ways both little and big.
Meditation is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important
by Jon Kabat-ZinnMore than twenty years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. He followed that up with 2005's Coming to Our Senses, the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our well-being on every level, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, planetary, and spiritual. Now, Coming to Our Senses is being repackaged into 4 smaller books, each focusing on a different aspect of mindfulness, and each with a new foreword written by the author. In the first of these books, Meditation Is Not What You Think (which was originally published as Part I and Part II of Coming to Our Senses), Kabat-Zinn focuses on the "what" and the "why" of mindfulness--explaining why meditation is not for the "faint-hearted," how meditation can actually be a radical act of love, and why paying attention is so supremely important. By "coming to our senses"--both literally and metaphorically--we can become more compassionate, more embodied, more aware human beings, and in the process, contribute to the healing of the body politic as well as our own lives in ways both little and big.
Meditation is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids
by Sally Rippin Whitney StewartFeeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They'll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular, and mainstream, this mindfulness book is an excellent tool for helping kids deal with the stresses of everyday life. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Meditation on Perception
by Bhante Henepola GunaratanaUse the unique Buddhist practice of meditation on perception, as taught by the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English, to learn how shifting your perspective can transform mental and physical health.Perception--one of the basic constituents of the body and mind--can be both a source of suffering and pain, as well as a source of happiness and health. The Buddhist tradition teaches that perception can be trained and ultimately purified through the practice of meditation. When we understand how perception impacts our lives, we can use it, just as we do any other object of meditation, to overcome harmful ways of thinking and acting and to develop healthy states of mind instead. In Meditation on Perception Bhante G brings us, for the first time in English, an illuminating introduction to the unique Buddhist practice of meditation on perception as taught in the popular Girimananda Sutta. The ten healing practices that comprise meditation on perception make up a comprehensive system of meditation, combining aspects of both tranquility and insight meditation. Tranquility meditation is used to calm and center the mind, and insight meditation is used to understand more clearly how we ordinarily perceive ourselves and the world around us. Alternating between these two practices, meditators cultivate purified perception as explained by the Buddha. As a result of these efforts, we progress on the path that leads to freedom, once and for all, from illness, confusion, and other forms of physical and mental suffering. Meditation on Perception gives us the keys to move beyond ordinary, superficial perception into an enlightened perspective, freed from confusion and unhappiness.
Meditation on the Nature of Mind
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Jose Ignacio Cabezon Khonton Peljor Lhundrub"We all have the same human mind - each and every one of us has the same potential. Our surroundings and so forth are important, but the nature of mind itself is more important... To live a happy and joyful life, we must take care of our minds." - His Holiness the Dalai Lama At the heart of this book is The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel of the Oral Tradition, an accessible and nonsectarian treatise on penetrating the nature of mind by Khonton Peljor Lhundrub, a teacher of the Fifth Dalai Lama. His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's broad-ranging overview of this work insightfully distills some of the most central themes of Buddhism: why the mind is so essential to the tradition, what distinguishes the levels of consciousness, and how different schools of Tibetan Buddhism elaborate those distinctions. Profound and erudite, it brings the reader closer to a fresh and direct experience of Buddhism's central truths. Along with his lucid translations, Jose Cabezon provides an introduction to the root text and presentations of the life and works of Khonton Rinpoche, all richly annotated.
Meditation with Intention: Quick & Easy Ways to Create Lasting Peace
by Anusha WijeyakumarAchieve More Focus, Balance, and Peace in MinutesWith just five minutes of meditation a day, you can dial down that constant inner chatter and turn up the volume of your true positive essence. Join meditation expert Anusha Wijeyakumar, MA, as she shares the transformative meditation program that she developed for California's world-famous Hoag Hospital. You will discover several five-minute meditations designed for heart opening, chakra balancing, trusting your inner truth, and more. Along with tips for powerful intention-setting and accessible pranayama-breathwork exercises, these meditations will help you create more joy and peace in your life while learning to control negative internal narratives. Raised in the philosophy of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) on her way to becoming a clinician and teacher, Anusha expertly helps you integrate ancient Eastern wisdom into your modern Western lifestyle for a deeper sense of purpose, self-acceptance, and self-love.
Meditation, Orion Plain and Simple (Plain and Simple)
by Lynne LaurenA practical guide to reducing stress and finding peace through meditation.Meditation is a practice that calms the mind and the body in a natural way. Its aim is to quiet or still the mind, which leads to calm awareness without the interference of troublesome thoughts. Meditation can help you focus, relax, and cope with life's twists and turns.Meditation, Orion Plain and Simple is a wise and helpful beginner's guide to the practice of meditation. Lynne Lauren not only explains why it is important to meditate, but also demonstrates how simple meditation can be. It can be done anywhere by anyone. Lynne provides a brief overview of the different types of meditation, along with more than 50 meditations and visualisations that can be used in different circumstances to reach particular goals.This simple guide provides all of the information that beginners will need to slow down, de-stress, and discover how rich life can be!
Meditation: A Practical Guide to Osho Meditations
by Osho Osho International FoundationIn this essential meditation book for the 21st century, Osho turns the traditional notion of meditation practice on its head.<P><P> Meditation: The First and Last Freedom shows that meditation is not a spiritual discipline separate from everyday life in the real world. In essence, it is simply the art of being aware of what is going on inside and around us. As we acquire the knack, meditation can be our companion wherever we are-at work, at play, at rest.Meditation contains practical, step-by-step guides to a wide variety of meditation techniques selected by and/or created by Osho, including the unique OSHO Active Meditations which deal with the special tensions of contemporary life. Recognizing that it's almost impossible for most people these days just to stop and sit silently, these meditations - including the Osho Dynamic Meditation and Osho Kundalini Meditation - begin with one or more stages of vigorous physical activity. This brings our physical and mental energies to a peak, so that the following silence is easy -- leaving us alert, refreshed, and newly energized.Newly revised, the perfect text to begin or continue exploring the joys of meditation.
Meditation: Achieving Inner Peace And Tranquility In Your Life
by Brian L. WeissDr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters presents a new book to help with the practice of meditation (audio download is also included to help guide people through the process). Meditation: Achieving Inner Peace and Tranquility in Your Life includes the techniques Dr. Weiss uses on his patients, many of whom have conquered insomnia, phobias, anxieties, weight issues, and disease. Meditation can also lower blood pressure, strengthen the immunological system, and reduce stress.
Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind
by Matteo PistonoA practical, step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and inspire their practice.Matteo shares the essence of the many teachings and practices he learned during his 20 years of study under eminent teachers in Nepal, India, Tibet and Thailand, and his guidance is especially relevant as an antidote to today’s stresses and challenges. Matteo shares how to: •Develop a daily meditation practice •Connect the body and mind with body-scanning meditation •Integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life •Meditate while walking, drinking tea, eating and in daily life •Come to know your heart and mind in the innermost way
Meditation: Now or Never
by Steve HagenA simple, jargon-free introduction to meditation that’s “clear as a mountain stream” (Stephen Levine, author of A Year to Live).National bestselling author and teacher Steve Hagen strips away the cultural and religious jargon surrounding meditation and provides an accessible and thorough manual for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. Inside you will find:Simple practices to avoid needlessly complicating meditationWhere most of us get stuck in meditation—and how to get unstuckA unique focus on meditation not simply as a spiritual technique, but as a way of living“For the beginner, a lucid, no-frills introduction to Buddhist meditation. For the practitioner, a timely reminder of what meditation is all about.” —Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism Without Beliefs“Brief and wonderfully accessible.” —Publishers Weekly
Meditation: Techniques from East and West to Calm the Mind, Heal the Body, and Enrich the Spirit
by Patricia Monaghan Eleanor G. ViereckUniquely comprehensive, this one-stop resource describes thirty-?ve distinct meditation practices, detailing their historical background and contemporary use, ways to begin, and additional resources. The what and why of meditation in general are discussed, with emphasis on helping readers discover what particular type of meditators they are. Disciplines grounded in Buddhism, Tantrism, Taoism, Judaism, and Islam are included, as are contemplative prayer, Quaker worship, and indigenous traditions. Drumming, trance dancing, yoga, mindfulness, labyrinth walking, gardening, and even needle crafts are explored in a spirit that invites and instructs novice, devotee, and healing professional alike. How to choose an approach? The authors ask questions that steer readers toward options that match their habits, preferences, and needs.
Meditation: The Cool Way to Calm
by John SelbyYoung adults in high school and college are under a great deal of stress and suffer regularly and acutely from emotional turmoil. This negatively influences their performance academically, their social relationships, their health, and their sense of satisfaction in life. Mindfulness meditation has been proven in over a hundred scientific papers to successfully reduce stress and emotional suffering, to clear the mind, and help in successful relationship building. Mindfulness meditation is also a great help in reducing stress and boosting wellness, mental alertness, inner calm and clarity.Meditation: The Cool Way to Calm is written specifically for young adults, offering a short-form way to use meditation to improve both emotional, physical, and mental health and performance. Using short Focus Phrases to point attention immediately in highly-rewarding inner directions, this meditation practice can rapidly help teenagers to get control of their emotions, focus their attention in rewarding directions, and achieve their goals more readily. Perhaps most important, using this short daily meditation program helps young people feel more confident and attractive, and liberates them from negative mood swings so that they can relate better, and succeed at higher levels
Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin Meditating (A Start Here Guide) (A Start Here Guide)
by Rev. Patrick J. HarbulaMeditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture, and place. Its benefits —a sense of calm, greater knowledge of self, better health—are as appealing to the modern world as they were to the ancient. In this beginner’s guide to meditation, author Patrick Harbula provides readers with everything they need to know in order to experience deep meditation. Readers will learn: - The history of meditation, both Eastern and Western - The benefits of meditation for the mind, body, and spirit - Different forms of meditation practice- Supportive practices to enhance the benefits of meditation in daily living. - Simple ways to begin meditation immediately, and more... In addition, readers will also find simple techniques to deepen the meditation path for more experienced meditators. Meditation demystifies the often times intimidating world of meditation, providing the perfect starting point for anyone looking to cultivate a sense of peace in their life.Other books in the Start Here Guide Series:Energy Healing: Simple and Effective Practices to Become Your Own HealerForest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin YokuChakras: An Introduction to Using the Chakras for Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being
Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin and Deepen Meditation
by Patrick Harbula'This is a book that should be on every meditator's bookshelf' - Dr Jim LockardAn accessible, insightful, user-friendly guide to meditation, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sustained and meaningful meditation practiceMeditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture and place. Its benefits - a sense of calm, greater knowledge of self, better health - are as appealing to the modern world as they were to the ancient. In this beginner's guide to meditation, author Patrick Harbula provides readers with everything they need to know in order to experience deep meditation.Readers will learn: - The history of meditation, both Eastern and Western- The benefits of meditation for the mind, body, and spirit- Different forms of meditation practice- Supportive practices to enhance the benefits of meditation in daily living.- Simple ways to begin meditation immediately, and more . . .In addition, readers will also find simple techniques to deepen the meditation path for more experienced meditators. Meditation demystifies the often times intimidating world of meditation, providing the perfect starting point for anyone looking to cultivate a sense of peace in their life.
Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin and Deepen Meditation
by Patrick Harbula'This is a book that should be on every meditator's bookshelf' - Dr Jim LockardAn accessible, insightful, user-friendly guide to meditation, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sustained and meaningful meditation practiceMeditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture and place. Its benefits - a sense of calm, greater knowledge of self, better health - are as appealing to the modern world as they were to the ancient. In this beginner's guide to meditation, author Patrick Harbula provides readers with everything they need to know in order to experience deep meditation.Readers will learn: - The history of meditation, both Eastern and Western- The benefits of meditation for the mind, body, and spirit- Different forms of meditation practice- Supportive practices to enhance the benefits of meditation in daily living.- Simple ways to begin meditation immediately, and more . . .In addition, readers will also find simple techniques to deepen the meditation path for more experienced meditators. Meditation demystifies the often times intimidating world of meditation, providing the perfect starting point for anyone looking to cultivate a sense of peace in their life.
Meditation: Your Personal Guide (In Focus)
by Jacqueline TowersLearn the history and branches of this ancient practice, as well as how to extend your knowledge, make spiritual connections—and just relax.With our lives a hectic combination of work and family responsibilities, planning events, and building personal relationships, we are on overdrive for the better part of each day. Add in the impossible task of keeping up in our social media lives, it’s no wonder we are stressed out and yearning for spiritual meaning.In Focus: Meditation begins with an introduction to meditation, followed by details about meditation equipment and the history of meditation. A wide breadth of meditation topics is covered, including:Spiritual guide and angelic meditationsEmotional or psychological meditationsSpirit and totem animalsMindfulnessVisualizationReincarnationThe In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner’s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject.
Meditations
by Sylvia BrowneIn this beautifully illustrated book, renowned psychic and bestselling author Sylvia Browne brings you a heartfelt meditation for each week of the year. Based on the tenets of her church, the Society of Novus Spiritus, these meditations will serve to inspire you, help you relax, and allow you to see the divine nature that exists within you at all times.
Meditations for Every Day: Simple Tips and Calming Quotes to Help You Find Peace
by Summersdale PublishersBring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditationsEven in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including:Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditateUseful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxietyMindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journeyEnriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.
Meditations for Every Day: Simple Tips and Calming Quotes to Help You Find Peace
by Summersdale PublishersBring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditationsEven in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including:Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditateUseful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxietyMindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journeyEnriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.
Meditations for Messies: A Guide to Order and Serenity
by Sandra Felton[from the back cover] "Transform your home and your life one day at a time "... Just for today, I will close drawers after I open them. Just for today, I will work on the household project before me and I'll finish one project before going on to another one. Just for today I will not be discouraged about my situation. Just for today I will treat myself with respect. I will do nice things for myself. I will allow and expect others to do things for me just as I do things for them. "Just for today." Get each day off to a fresh new start with Meditations for Messies. Messies Anonymous founder Sandra Felton provides you with a devotional that will motivate you in your daily pursuit of a more organized home and life. These affirming, uplifting messages are accompanied by spiritual reflections and a special place for you to write out solutions to your personal organizational struggles. Let Meditations for Messies guide you today toward a more harmonious tomorrow. Sandra Felton's Messies Anonymous program has been "sweeping" the United States and Canada for over a decade. The combined sales of her popular books total over 300,000. These include The Messies Manual, Messies 2, Messie No More, and The Messies SuperGuide." The Bookshare collection contains more books by this author.
Meditations for Mothers: Finding a Nest of Rest
by Elisa MorganEase the stress of motherhood and treat yourself to a spiritual and mental makeover with inspirational advice from the author of Mom to Mom. In Meditations for Mothers, Elisa Morgan offers new mothers short, simple, and upbeat devotions to offer encouragement for those overwhelmed with the responsibilities associated with being a new mom. This poignant, uplifting devotional encourages women to practice the presence of God in their daily routine. The brief meditations are short enough to read in those moments between baths, snacks, diapers, naps, and playtime. As they build their daily nest in God&’s presence, moms will discover that although different seasons of motherhood come and go, God is always there.
Meditations for Pain Recovery
by Tony GrecoThis book features 365 unique entries for those in recovery from chronic pain and co-occurring addiction. Meditations address both pain recovery and addiction recovery with an eye to developing the reader's "four points of balance."
Meditations for People Who Worry
by Anne Wilson SchaefAnne Wilson Schaef's bestselling Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much invited women to do less and live more. In this wise and graceful sequel to that beloved book, which is also a collection of daily meditations, Schaef encourages us to give up the worries that trouble so many of our lives.Schaef helps us to smile at our worries and encourages us to re-examine our discontent and our desperate need to control our lives. She ponders with us the true nature of love, solitude, creativity, friendship, sorrow, intimacy, and all the experiences that go into making a life. Best of all, she inspires us to respect our own particular inner rhythm and intuitive wisdom, to live this moment, now, with trust and joy.
Meditations for Psychic Development: Practical Exercises to Awaken Your Sixth Sense
by Chanda ParkinsonUnlock Your Natural Gifts and Discover Your Area of Psychic ExpertiseAwaken your sixth sense and turn your innate abilities into trusted allies with this book of easy-to-follow meditations. These psychically charged exercises help you clear your chakras, communicate with your past lives, meet your spiritual guide, and much more.Psychic intuitive Chanda Parkinson presents the foundational basics, and then guides you in finding the skills at which you most excel. Explore meditations for improving your energy flow, enriching the lives of those around you, solving problems, and keeping out negative influences. Learn how to interpret psychic messages, read auras, use psychic tools, and connect to nature. With these meditations, you'll develop heightened awareness and gain a deeper understanding of both yourself and everyone in your life.Includes a foreword by Troy Parkinson, author of Bridge to the Afterlife