One-Minute Mindfulness 50 Simple Ways to Find Peace, Clarity, and New Possibilities in a Stressed-Out World

by Altman, Donald

• ISBN13: 9781608680306
• ISBN10: 1608680304
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-16
• Publisher: New World Library

Summary

The next 60 seconds can change your life, for good or bad, and it's all about how you live them. This ground-breaking book shows how mindfulness, being present in each moment, will transform your life for the better.

Author Biography

Donald Altman, a practicing psychotherapist and former Buddhist monk, conducts mindful living workshops through colleges, community centers and healthcare organizations, including Kaiser Permanente. He lives in Portland, OR.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. I
One-Minute Mindfulness for Home and Play
Morning Awakens	p. II
Beckoning the Body	p. 14
First Taste, Last Taste	p. 17
Nurturing the Moment	p. 20
Stepping over the Threshold	p. 23
Reorganize Your Routines	p. 26
Live with I-Thou Kindness	p. 29
Playtime for the Soul	p. 32
Gratitude for the Day	p. 35
Sacred Nighttime	p. 38
One-Minute Mindfulness for Work and Creativity
Driving as Preparation	p. 43
Walk with Dignity and Grace	p. 46
Finding Purpose	p. 49
De-stress Your Inner Space	p. 52
Spread Optimism	p. 55
Unleash Creativity	p. 58
Escaping the Perfectionism Trap	p. 61
Finding Pleasantness	p. 64
Gratitude for Work	p. 67
Leaving Work Behind	p. 70
one-Minute Mindfulness for Relationships and Love
Saying Hello with Love	p. 75
The Grace of Patience	p. 78
Lighten Your Spirit	p. 81
Opening the Heart	p. 84
Listening Without Judgment	p. 87
Plant Seeds of Friendship	p. 90
Trust and Transparency	p. 93
Finding Forgiveness	p. 96
Letting It Be	p. 99
Goodbye for Now	p. 102
One-Minute Mindfulness for Health and Well-Being
Morning Care	p. 107
Inward Smile	p. 110
Heeding Signals from Within	p. 113
At Peace with Desire	p. 116
Be the Pebble	p. 119
Exercise the Brain and the Body	p. 122
Eating Moderately	p. 125
Recognize Resources	p. 128
Full Presence	p. 131
Create Your Island of Peace	p. 134
One-Minute Mindfulness for Nature, Spirituality, and Contemplation
Contemplating Humility	p. 139
Finding Silence	p. 142
Beginner's Mind	p. 145
Lessons from the Earth	p. 148
Gazing at the Sky and the Moon	p. 151
Be the Change	p. 154
Embracing Contemplation	p. 157
Pray for What You Already Have	p. 160
Know Your Seasons	p. 163
Send Messages of Peace	p. 166
Acknowledgments	p. 169
Notes	p. 171
Bibliography and Resources	p. 175
Index	p. 181
About the Author	p. 187
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