The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

Not being the best of meditators, we rely on Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to gently guide us in mindfulness practice, which, he points out, you can do anywhere, anytime: washing the dishes, walking, cleaning the house, listening to a friend. In The Miracle of Mindfulness, he outlines more than 30 simple exercises of mindfulness––our favorite, as fans of signs and reminders, was one asking us to hang a branch, a sign, or the word “smile” in a place where we would see it when we first opened our eyes in the morning. A gentle reminder to take deep breaths and begin your day on a […]