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Informationen zum Autor David Schiller is an author of eclectic interests whose books include the bestselling The Little Zen Companion and The Little Book of Prayers , together with over 800,000 copies in print, and Guitars . Klappentext A book that teaches the art of slowing down and being present, through quotes inspired by Zen meditation, images of the natural world, and exercises in learning to see. Vorwort A book that teaches the art of slowing down and being present, through quotes inspired by Zen meditation, images of the natural world, and exercises in learning to see. Zusammenfassung Seeing, really seeing, is like meditation. In a world filled with distraction, seeing mindfully is a way to pay attention, to hit pause and find calm by focusing on what’s directly in front of us. See Your Way to Mindfulness is a gift book of inspiration and instruction to help readers open their eyes—and their “I’s.” Written by David Schiller, author of the national bestseller The Little Zen Companion , it’s a collection of quotes, prompts, exercises, meditations—married with photographs and drawings that bring the words to life. The quotes are from artists, Buddhists, philosophers, poets, and more, all centered on the theme of how “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” (Marcel Proust). The short, playful exercises and prompts—like Seeing in the Rain, Eye Spy with My Open I, Spend 30 Minutes Taking a Five-Minute Walk, Get Lost—are designed to disrupt routine and inspire readers to see for themselves . Some of the exercises involve drawing, writing, and taking photographs, opening a path to creativity as well as showing how to engage in the moment. Think of it as the Zen of seeing—a new way to look at the world afresh and rediscover joy in the everyday. ...
