A clear path toward peace of mind
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This book needs to be read and reread until words become fully consciously and unconsciously part your life, so pain, fear recede to leave room for peace in the mind, body and life. The message is clear and help to reach a new understanding of messages / parables in religious / spiritual texts. It is challenging in its application but every moment of presence / being is a step toward awakening.
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From out of the ordinary camp sites like abandoned bridges and reservoirs to couch surfing and Youth Hostels, Bryan Snyder maps out the ultimate guide in creative maneuverings for finding total peace of mind as a Renegade Camper.
He maps out a journey of peaceful solitude and freedom; encouraging respect for natural habitats and preserves while making the most of shelters and resources along the way.
Obviously a well-heeled traveler, Bryan shares tips on cooking, sustainable gear, getting a hot shower and finding a strong Wi-Fi signal to stay connected to the busy world. This is a beautifully written, captivating guide to enjoying our natural resources without emptying our financial ones.
Excellent!
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I kept wishing that I had read this book years ago when I worked in a corporate environment. This book offers a clear way to move forward in work or life with a healed heart and mind. It applies to me now in civic efforts to move forward.  Peace in the middle of chaos.

I've had the honor to meet Scott and he is a soft-spoken soul that has great insight and the willingness to be truthful and transparent with it.  He was a moving force in my life.  Let him be one in yours.
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This meditation offers a wonderful journey into yourself. The steps are clearly defined and easy to follow. But beyond that, John offers helpful insight into dealing with the lower chakras and the importance of grounding. It was fascinating to see how so many common ailments can be associated with this. The visualization of bringing the new life from the earth into yourself brings about a clear awareness, so refreshing.
John's relaxed writing style makes this an easy read, but still packed with good information.
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Most of us, from time to time, have been stressed out about a perceived problem; usually, we discover it was our perception that created the stress.  The actual problem itself was usually easy to resolve.

Edd Hanzelik, W Timothy Gallwey & John Horton have teamed up to provide us with solid advice in dealing with "the inner game of stress".  In the process, we usually realize it's our own insecurities that create the problem; not the problem itself.  With pragmatic advice in stress management, the authors have good strategies which anyone could use to get the most out of life.

Life can be overwhelming at times; by understanding the logical solutions to the challenges we face on a daily basis, the best course of action can be chosen on a more consistent basis.  This is good advice for anyone to digest; it's based on a combination of clinical research, with a nice dose of good old-fashioned common sense.
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Im not one to read self-help books, but I needed something positive and uplifting and this served its purpose. This is definitely an easy guide to find that inner peace that sometimes is hard to get to. I actually even tried meditation a few mornings and I liked how the book focused on introducing meditation and its benefits. I actually did find it to be helpful on those days I tried it. This is definitely a book you want to hold on to and go back to every once in a while to help you reflect on the positive and find that moment of stress free life everyone craves.
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This book is a calm place to go to during the loss of a loved one.  I have recommended it to my counselor trainees, and they have really found it helpful.  It's a book that reminds us that compassion is the foundation of inner strength.  Hope the author comes out with another book soon!  R. Williams, co-author of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction.
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Dale East has put the ideas in this book together in such a way that I am led to understand that I have not been thinking intentionallyfar from it. I have in fact been thinking about the past and the future far too much, which has robbed me of the present, which, East points out, is the only place real change can be made, and where peace of mind can be found.
There is so much in this book it is hard to encapsulate it. The real point I want to make is that East succeeds in giving the reader enough down to earth information in the form of step by step instruction that it is extremely simple to accomplish the task of staying in the present.
I didn't say it would be easy, though, and neither does he. He makes sure to insist, very gently, that you actually do the work he suggests. The hard part is disciplining yourself to do the exercises and stay on the path. But if you do, I promise you, this book will change your life. It changed mine.
And if you still doubt, my personal testimony is that I am now happier, more focused, and more productive than I have ever been, as a direct result of reading Intentional Thinking and applying its ideas.
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Thich Nhat Hanh transmits peace just with his presence...his teachings and his example are a welcome guidance in a world that can be confusing, hectic and painful. Thich Nhat Hanh gives us practices that lead to more productive lives. I recommend this DVD to every person who is looking for sound human advice; advice that is not charged with a political, social or religious agenda....it is just straight forward sound  advice on how to come home to our true human nature. I am exteremely grateful for Thich Nhat Hanh's generosity.
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his sensitively written little book is a very helpful way to start to take care of your emotional well-being.

For the first time as far as I am aware, Segal has successfully blown the myth that the '12 steps' AA programme is for those who believe in god. And in doing so, he offers a way for non-believers to take the valuable lessons of the 12 steps to make a positive change. If you don't like big groups - this is a great place to start a reflective journey.

What's nice about this book is that Segal shows that you don't need to have a drug or alcohol problem to bring these lessons into your life; if your aim is to foster a calmer, more balanced way of being in the world, then this is certainly for you.

Easy to follow meditations and exercises guide you and offer a daily structure. With supporting quotes from a range of historical sources to keep you on a path to serenity.

Louise King, Psychotherapist & Counsellor
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The book offers a simple guide for liberating ourselves from fear. Although it specifically refers to certain fears, the same philosophy can be applied to different areas of our lives.
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This is my first book on mindfulness. After being only about 100 pages into it, I can say its clear, readable and practical. I don't believe in past lives or that the self is a illusion or a delusion like the book says. And I was put off by the recurring statement that mindfulness meditation enables one to see reality as it is. But while I have doubts about mindfulness meditation leading to seeing the ultimate reality of life or the universe, getting passed barriers of repression, and the storms of insecurity, anxiety, lust, greed, etc and seeing clearer one's own psychological truth seems quite possible, at least that's what I'm hoping for. So there you go, a few comments from an absolute beginner at mindfulness mediation who needs calmness and clarity and hopes there's some of that here.
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This book gives a very clear explanation on the Buddhist practice of transfer of consciousness. I personally know of many people who have died extremely peacefully using the instructions contained in here. This is especially suitable for those who have had the blessing empowerment of the Buddha of Compassion.
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Mindfulness and the Art of Choice is a short, practical guide for readers who want to take more control of how they perceive their lives. I like that the book gets straight to the point and offers easy-to-follow exercises to implement change. If you have read other self-help books and still find yourself reacting irrationally to situations and people, this book offers a new way to respond. Read it, follow the exercises and live free of auto-pilot.
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I found this book very helpful in teaching myself to meditate.  The directions are clear and easy to follow.  The steps are broken down into nice sized chunks.  The breathing practice itself is helpful for relaxation, emotional healing, and increasing concentration.  Enjoy!
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This review is based on the audiobook. I am not gifted as a psychic nor do I aspire to be a medium. Spiritual growth is my primary goal. I've read lots of books about spiritual growth, but have not seen very much about the challenges one faces when opening oneself in serious meditation. Edward goes into great detail about how one faces risk when opening into deeper realms. In my meditation experience, I've discovered it is highly important to go into these states of mind with compassionate intent and positive energy. If I try to open in an agitated state of mind or without respect for the power of what I am doing, I can reap the consequence of more anxiety, depression, nightmares or other distractions from the path.

I cannot wait until I am in a naturally compassionate, worry-free state of mind to meditate. It then becomes important to practice disciplines like the ones Edward describes to protect myself when opening spiritually. There are many ways to do this besides the way he describes, but it is necessary to find an effective discipline to request protection and invoke the intention of spiritual dedication. It is in this area Edward is repetitive, and differs from other spiritual books in emphasizing the importance of being clear, compassionate and ego-free in the approach to the spiritual world.
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Written in easy, clear terms that you don't have to be a "spiritual" person to understand. Clear, concise steps for fulfilling the four laws, interspersed with sometimes humorous anecdotes.