Shortcuts to Mindfulness: 100 Ways to Personal and Spiritual Growth

Shortcuts to Mindfulness: 100 Ways to Personal and Spiritual Growth
Author: Catherine Auman LMFT
Publisher: Green Tara Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2014-07-06
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0989830543

Wake up to calmness and clarity with simple mindfulness meditations and stories. Can’t find time to meditate? You can easily calm and center yourself with this collection of short essays by Catherine Auman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). By reading this book, you will experience mindful awakenings about: ✓spirituality ✓your relationships ✓love ✓tantric sex ✓how to become a better person Easy and enjoyable to read, Shortcuts to Mindfulness offers simple but powerful stories and essays that will positively impact every area of your mental and physical health; from productivity and focus, to relief from stress and anxiety, better sleep, mind-blowing sex, personal relationships … the benefits are limitless. The result? More headspace, less stress. Catherine brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor-made for the time-starved among us.

5-Minute Mindfulness

5-Minute Mindfulness
Author: David Dillard-Wright
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2011-11-18
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1440532648

Mindfulness is just a moment away! You don't need to hide yourself away on a mountaintop for decades to achieve enlightenment. You can do it right in your own home, at work, even in the car on your daily commute. All it takes a 5 minutes—and an open mind. With 5-Minute Mindfulness, readers find quick and easy ways to calm their minds, soothe their psyches, and sustain their spirits. These potent, portable practices, meditations, postures, and exercises can be done anywhere, anytime—mini-enlightenments that can create a lifetime of joy, peace, and serenity.

Start Here, Start Now

Start Here, Start Now
Author: Bhante Gunaratana
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1614296316

A new book distilling Wisdom’s definitive masterpiece on mindfulness and all-time bestseller, Mindfulness in Plain English, down to a pocket-sized guide with everything you need to get started practicing mindfulness right now. In a clear, friendly voice, this concise collection of beloved and renowned meditation master Bhante G’s bestselling instructions will teach you everything you need to know to start—and maintain!—your mindfulness meditation practice. The book includes practical advice on What to do with the body and mind in meditation; What to do when the mind wanders and how to work with distraction; How to deal with physical discomfort in meditation; How to overcome drowsiness, boredom, and inability to concentrate; How to work with fear and agitation, judgments, and self-criticism; How to avoid trying too hard, expecting too much, or getting discouraged; 11 common misconceptions about meditation; 10 tips for effective practice; and how to get the most out of your practice.

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation
Author: Whitney Stewart
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541540212

From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker leading to anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness--the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment--can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness.

Shortcuts to Inner Peace

Shortcuts to Inner Peace
Author: Ashley Davis Bush
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1101545712

Finding serenity every day...in the everyday things we do. It can be a challenge to reach a calm and relaxed mindset, especially in our modern world. But in Shortcuts to Inner Peace, Ashley Davis Bush helps readers learn how to hit the pause button amidst the chaos with a spirit of mindfulness-linking fast, easy, and restorative respites to ordinary everyday activities. Once people begin to integrate these shortcuts into their daily lives, they begin to happen automatically. And when that happens, inner peace will no longer be a brief state of mind, but a way of life.

Wildmind

Wildmind
Author: Bodhipaksa
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1907314326

Meditation helps us to cut through the agonizing clutter of superficial mental turmoil and allows us to experience more spacious and joyful states of mind. It is this pure and luminous state that I call your Wildmind. From how to build your own stool to how a raisin can help you meditate, this illustrated guide explains everything you need to know to start or strengthen your meditation practice.

Attention Hijacked

Attention Hijacked
Author: Erica B. Marcus
Publisher: Zest Books TM
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728456037

Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge-watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health. With portable devices and remote learning, it is even more difficult to put down electronics. Being intentional about how and when to unplug can help teens and young adults to protect their physical and mental wellbeing in a world where screens and technology are increasingly becoming necessities rather than just conveniences. Attention Hijacked offers a roadmap for those deciding how they want to deal with technology, exploring the ways technology affects the individual, dispelling common misinformation, and using this knowledge to make personalized decisions. Page Plus links in the book lead to mindfulness and meditation audio clips. Using mindfulness techniques, this book gives readers the power to take charge of their technology use.

5-Minute Mindfulness

5-Minute Mindfulness
Author: David Dillard-Wright
Publisher: Adams Media
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-12-18
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781440529795

Mindfulness is just a moment away! You don't need to hide yourself away on a mountaintop for decades to achieve enlightenment. You can do it right in your own home, at work, even in the car on your daily commute. All it takes a 5 minutes—and an open mind. With 5-Minute Mindfulness, readers find quick and easy ways to calm their minds, soothe their psyches, and sustain their spirits. These potent, portable practices, meditations, postures, and exercises can be done anywhere, anytime—mini-enlightenments that can create a lifetime of joy, peace, and serenity.

Cultivating Lasting Happiness

Cultivating Lasting Happiness
Author: Terry Fralich
Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2012-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1936128144

Cultivating Lasting Happiness Cultivating Lasting Happiness is the definitive practical guide to understanding mindfulness and integrating it into your life. Terry Fralich has created a path for developing the awareness and skills to minimize suffering and maximize positive states - all to enhance well being. With insights, case examples, exercises, meditations and practice guides, you have all the tools to weave the seven steps of mindfulness into a beautiful tapestry ... and a more creative and joyful way of life. Book jacket.