The Miracle of Mindfulness

Name: The Miracle of Mindfulness
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
ISBN: 9780807012390

Written byThich Nhat Hanh

Written as a long letter to a fellow worker in Vietnam, this gentle guide by Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shows how to bring mindfulness into everyday tasks, from washing dishes to peeling an orange.

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Published1975
GenreSpirituality
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01Wash the dishes to wash the dishes
Do each task for its own sake, with full attention, rather than rushing to get it over with.
02Come back to your breath
Following your breathing is a simple way to return to the present moment.
03Every moment is a chance to be awake
Mindfulness isn't only for meditation. It can be practised all day.
04Make time for a day of mindfulness
Set aside one day a week to live more slowly and attentively.
05Be kind to yourself and others
Mindfulness grows into compassion and understanding.
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“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

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