Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners sows a series of meditations about tending the Earth Embracing gardening as a spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature everyday 160 pages full colour throughout Danaan Clea ...

Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness & lift our souls 160 pages 25 color illustrations Wardley Tessa ...

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores through a series of succint meditations how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical & spiritual awareness 160 pages Ford Adam ...

Wendy Ann Greenhalgh explores how drawing creates a deeper connection with ourselves & the world around us & is as natural to us as breathing Through mindful creative exercises & personal anecdote she reveals how artists can rediscover the playful pleasure of drawing & doodlers can experience wellbeing through mark making With fresh materials of perception flow & instinct an insightful author shares how we can all experience the mindful joys of drawing ...

The benefits of mindfulness include better performance heightened creativity deeper self-awareness & increased charisma --not to mention greater peace of mind This book gives you practical steps for building a sense of presence into your daily work routine It also explains the science behind mindfulness & why it works & gives clear-eyed warnings about the pitfalls of the fad This volume

Includes:: the work of; Daniel Goleman Ellen Langer Susan David Christina Congleton How to be human at work HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives practical advice for managing difficult people & situations & inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work Uplifting & practical these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master

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THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLERLife can be relentless frantic & exhausting
- but it doesn't have to be this way Authoritative beautifully
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May I be safe & protected May I be at peace in mind & body May I live with ease & kindness (Kindness practice p 120) We can all engage with such longings
- & wish these good things for the people we love Mindfulness practice is hugely popular these days! But what Tim Stead asks does it have to offer Christianity? How might it help us to transform the way we manage stress & open up more completely to the promised 'life in all its fullness'? Key is the definition of mindfulness as being more fully aware of our own experience in the present moment in a non-judgmental way The author finds that 'distractions' so often the bane of those trying to pray can be taken note of without our being caught up in or taken over by them A non-judgemental approach seems entirely consistent with talk of grace & as Christians we know we can only ever experience God in the present moment Tim reflects' If I feel loved entirely without judgment I will gradually dare to allow every aspect of myself to come into the light of God's gaze & so into relationship with the rest of myself
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Mindfulness & Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport & explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal & philosophical travels Through lunar cycles & river surfing to the Taoism of nature he reveals an acute awareness of what the oceans can tell us about our place in the natural world Meditating on one of nature' s greatest elements
- its salty swells flow & peaks
- he shares life lessons in mindfulness that will be relished by surfer & non-surfer alike

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This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical clinical & training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies &

Includes:: cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience Written by pioneers & leaders in the arts therapies & psychology fields the book

Includes:: 6 sections that examine mindfulness & the arts therapies from different perspectives 1) the history & roots of mindfulness in relation to spirituality psychotherapy & the arts therapies; 2) the role of the expressive arts in cultivating mindful awareness; 3) innovative approaches that add mindfulness to the arts therapies; 4) arts therapies approaches that are inherently mindfulness-based; 5) mindfulness in the training & education of arts therapists; & 6) the neuroscience underlying mindfulness & the arts therapies Contributors describe their pioneering work with diverse applications people with cancer trauma chronic pain substance abuse severe mental illness clients in private practice adolescents at camp training dance & art therapists & more This rich resource will inspire & rejuvenate all clinicians & educators



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Be calm be present be mindful Mindfulness for Busy People 2e will show you how to apply the transformative power of mindfulness to your busy life helping you to de-stress find your own unique space of calm & ready yourself for whatever challenges you face Helping you to cultivate & practice mindfulness straight away you'll discover A no-nonsense light-hearted & clear introduction to mindfulness & its benefits Unique & clever 'I-haven't-got-time-for-this' exercises that you can do anywhere anytime A fulfilling way to feel less stressed with immediate effect A new found confidence resilience & a greater sense of optimism enhanced focus energy efficiency & creativity Feel calm confident & in control
- whatever you're doing wherever you are Endorsements MFBP 2e Mindfulness has probably become more popular in concept than in practice these days So many of us could benefit from training our attention & our self-compassion if we could just find practical ways to integrate mindfulness into our daily lives & busy schedules These authors provide the practical tools that you need to actually put mindfulness into practice & to benefit from transforming your mind without having to pack up to live in the mountains This book is fun usable & helpful Dennis Tirch author of The Compassionate Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety Mindfulness can be elusive The I'm too busy thoughts show up & get in the way The trick is to bring brief respites of mindfulness into a multitude of simple tasks we do each day In this second edition of their wonderful book the authors have added updated & upgraded ideas for bringing the power of mindfulness into our busy worlds Get it & reap the benefits of simple mindfulness Kevin Polk Ph D Psychologist & Pro Social Matrix Trainer The great thing is we can all be a lot more mindful even if we're way too busy to meditate This little gem of a book gives you a wealth of simple strategies to easily bring mindfulness into everyday life
- thereby making it a lot more satisfying & lot less stressful Russ Harris author of The Happiness Trap One go-to question in mindfulness is What did you notice? Going through this wonderful book I noticed how simple & concrete it made the practice of mindfulness I noticed thoughts about wishing I had come across this book when I first encountered mindfulness some 18 years ago Then I noticed warm feelings toward the compassionate humanity of Mike Sinclair Josie Seydel & Emily Shaw that shines through each page The next thing I noticed was loving how this new edition delves on self-compassion & offers more on how mindfulness can help us identify choose & embody our deepest life values Finally I noticed the judgment that this book isn't just for busy people but for anyone interested in living more effectively & learning how to befriend the whole of their experience Benjamin Schoendorff co-author of The Science of Compassion & The Essential Guide to the ACT Matrix Fun engaging & practical
- this book is elegantly written by experts to help you learn the skills of mindfulness
- & to apply them to this busy stressful modern world we live in Dr Joe Oliver Director of Contextual Consulting & co-author of ACTivate Your Life Accessible actionable insightful & user-friendly This book will help even the busiest of people find more contentment joy calm & connection especially on the busiest of days Aisling Leonard-Curtin Chartered Psychologist Co-director ACT Now Purposeful Living & author of The Power of Small A lot of people would like to learn to live more mindfully but feel they simply don't have the time The second edition of Mindfulness for Busy People shows us how to bring the benefits of mindfulness into the busiest of lives Russell Kolts Ph D Professor of Psychology Eastern Washington University & co-author of Living with an Open Heart How to Cultivate Compassion in Everyday Life Having read this new edition I doubt I will ever again notice my mind telling me I'd better watch the time without recalling the watch your watch meditation
- just one of a plethora of mini life practice suggestions in this accessible self-helper that contribute to busting through the self-inflicted aspect of the trance of 'too busy'ness Marin Wilks Chartered Psychologist Mindfulness Teacher & Peer-Reviewed ACT Trainer Read practice & feel the rewards
- this accessible book has the power to change your life Dr Mary Welford author of Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence & Compassion Focused Therapy for Dummies This book is an incredibly practical guide to reducing stress & boosting your effectiveness through mindfulness Dr Rob Yeung chartered psychologist & author of Confidence 20 The New Science of Self-Confidence





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