Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life | 
pickI have read this book several times and picked up some very deep gems hidden in the words. At first glance, this book is almost like a meditation manual on mindfulness. I enjoyed the practical advice that I could put into practice right away. Many more “advanced“ Buddhist books speak a lot about mindfulness but few actually capture the topic and practices like Hanh.
pickThis is a short book with lots of chapters about all kinds of topics to encourage mindfulness and peace in everyday life. Although it isn‘t life-changing, I did think it was very calming and had some good perspective on things. I liked the parts about breathing, smiling, and making sure not to develop grudges.
“I have lost my smile,
But don‘t worry,
The dandelion has it.”
My favorite quote from Peace In Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh.
It‘s also very gloomy today and I love it! 🖤 #gloomydays #rainydays #readingcorner
Ok, now I‘m sad. I admire his work and loved his books. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/29/funeral-for-thich-nhat-hanh-held-i...
Only the present moment contains life
Need this today, yesterday was overwhelming and I‘m trying to just clear my mind and soul.
pickI‘m grateful I finished up Part III of this book today, as the morning was incredibly stressful. I am going to take some of Thich Nhat Hanh‘s teachings straight to my yoga mat when I meditate tonight.
I love that he also incorporates the many ways you can bring mindfulness to your daily life. I can‘t believe it has taken me so long to read one of his books!
#vietnam #foodandlit
#integrateyourshelf
#pop21 book your BFF would like
Listening to this book today. 🎧 📖
Most books on mindfulness feel like it is written by someone cashing in on the current buzzword. I much prefer to go back to the teachers and spiritual leaders who dedicate their life to the message of peace. People like Thich Nhat Hanh.
#foodandlit #Vietnam
I only read one book for #FoodandLit #Brazil in January, but I have a whole line up for February #Vietnam!
I don't expect to read all of these, but I like having choices!
💫 The Mountains Sing - Vietnam based author
💫 The Sympathizer and Refugees - from the diaspora, Vietnamese-American author
💫 I've been meaning to read Thich Nhat Hanh's books for years, and my library has the 3 above available on audio!
1. Saying goodbye this past summer to my cat of 20 years.
2. A new beginning with our two adopted cats. After two weeks with us, they are almost comfortable enough to sit on my lap. (Not quite, but almost.)
#ThankfulThursday @Cosmos_Moon
pick#ReadYourSign book two: Peace is Every Step, the paperback of which was published in 1992 (my birth year).
I swear I‘m going to read every single thing Thich Nhat Hanh has written. He‘s far and away one of my favorite spiritual writers.
so-soI have somewhat of a love hate relationship with non fiction and I picked this book up for The Two Book Nerds Talking challenge for a book on Mindfulness.
This book made me pay attention to my breathing, even more, especially while I yoga. There is a lot of self love in this one. Not a bad read.
His lessons are practical, and easily practiced. Which may be why I quite like this book. Nothing like the other fluff we see in other self help books.
#nowreading this. My first mindfulness book in line with The Two Book Nerds Talking 2020 reading challenge.
pickI don't make #newyearsresolutions. My goal is always just to be kind. This year, after losing my husband, I withdrew even further into myself. I took way too many things to heart, stopped taking care of myself. I started taking many things personally, because I was already in such an emotional state anyway. I got my feelings hurt many times by things people said or did, that in times past would have been a momentary irritation.
pickThe first 2 parts of the book were like a beginning guide to meditation and mindfulness. I got some useful ideas from them. The last section felt too advanced for me. There was a lot of interesting things to think about.
#BookNBrunch! Enjoying a moment of peace and mindfulness while digging into a homemade egg sandwich with melted Tomato & Basil Jack, Colby, and Cheddar cheeses. Yum! 😋🍳 Happy reads & happy eats!
pickI especially love the section about easy ways to meditate. The suggestions are doable for beginners. Smile on the outbreath and notice the instant lifting in your mood.
A simple reminder to be present and to be kind. Certainly the world could use more of that.
pickIt turns out concussions can take awhile to heal. I‘m almost at a month since the accident and I‘m very limited on my screen use, but I miss Litsy!
This was a good listen, and a good reminder about mindfulness. I‘ve been meditating every day for a few weeks now and I‘m finding it very helpful in recovery. There‘s been a lot of ugly crying and frustration too. I am healing, I will heal.
#audiohealing
pick4 ⭐ This is a good, short book which covers many great ways to incorporate mindfulness into every day. The last part of the book is more religious, but not overly so. I enjoyed this read.
pickMy choice for #anditsaugust #quickreads is really anything by Thich Nhat Hanh. All of his books can be read quickly, and I find that I get something different with each reread. These are my go-to comfort books.
Anything by Thich Nhat Hanh is #thoughtprovoking. This is one I turn to again and again when I need reminding to slow down and breathe. #aprilbookshowers @RealLifeReading
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My happy list:
1. My husband
2. My pets: the chihuahua, cat, bunnies, lizards, snakes, and hedgehog
3. Soy mochas
4. Books
5. Painting. I painted the wax painting above today while in need of some solace.
Well, apparently the Doctor's admins gave me the wrong date. The office was closed. I checked the email again. It says the 22nd of October for sure. I don't know what date it was supposed to say but that was apparently a typo. Oh well. Baby is napping now and I guess I'll read a little before trying to clean some.
This was recommended to me as a help for anxiety and PTSD related panic attacks. I just began reading it. We will see if it helps. Honestly just the act of reading helps since it focuses my mind. #anxiety #depression #ptsd #meditation #mindfulness
pickThich Nhat Hanh is amazing. I get a lot out of all of his books. This one I listened to on audiobook and liked the soothing narration of Edorado Ballerini. I must admit that while I like the format (self to family to community to world), when he gets macro, I feel completely lost. I guess I have more practicing to do! 😌
Book + Drink: Post-walk chocolate milk. Listened on audiobook while exercising. #somethingforsept #SeptemberPhotoChallenge
When we breathe in, we say, "Listen, listen," and when we breathe out, we say, "This wonderful sound brings me back to my true self."
My most valued lesson from this book: "don't blame the lettuce".
pickI read this on vacation last summer and then sort of forgot about it. A post I came across on Litsy reminded me of it last night so I decided to dig it out and bring it with me today 🙂
I mean the book has a freakin' forward written by the Dalai Lama. THE DALAI LAMA! How can it not be great?
