Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise | 
pickTNH explains the power of silence by slowing down the mind so that we can recognize the surrounding beauty. Many people search for happiness; however, they spend their days frantically running from one place to another. Silence is about cultivating quiet in our minds amid chaos. TNH offers techniques to remind us to be present in the moment with equanimity in a noisy environment or mind.
Full review at https://abookandadog.com/blog/silence
pickAside from a, frankly, disturbing story about a self-immolating monk, this is a refreshingly sane and helpful book. Yes, it is about being mindful of all the external "noise" in our lives, but the real focus is on the power of tuning out from "Radio NST": non-stop thinking.
"when you manage to silence all the internal noise"
Learning about silence...
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Early Sunday morning. It‘s a different kind of silence than late night. There‘s a kind of crystal clear quality to the quietness. It almost feels like the whole world has moved away and I sit alone in this room with my books. As I read, it feels like I am experiencing the impact of this author‘s story on a deeper and more intimate level. I feel vulnerable in the way that this author can find me with her words and singe a meaning into my soul.👇🏽
pickI haven't understood the power in silence until I read this book. Must read for all of the people who would love to introspect their lives
pickThis is the third of Thich Nhat Hanh‘s books I‘ve read, and it‘s become clear he often retreads familiar territory as he applies Buddhist ideas to different facets of life. That said, I‘ve discovered I need to hear these things over and over again, because living well can be hard and frequent reminders make it a bit easier to internalize these important messages.
That‘s me, though. You may find you can get all you need from just one of his books.
pickLots of wisdom and advice in this slim book on mindfulness, even for those who aren't a Buddhist monk like the author. A solid pick for the readers looking to learn more about spirituality, mindfulness, or meditation.
