Peace is every step : the path of mindfulness in everyday life

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In the rush of modern life, we often lose touch with the peace available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh guides us in making positive use of situations that typically pressure us. For him, a ringing telephone can remind us to reconnect with our true selves, while dirty dishes and traffic jams become spiritual friends on the path to mindfulness—the practice of staying aware of our present experience. The deepest feelings of joy and completeness are as close as our next conscious breath and the smile we can form now. Beautifully written, this work includes commentaries, meditations, and personal anecdotes from Nhat Hanh’s experiences as a peace activist and teacher. It begins in familiar settings—kitchens, offices, cars—and illustrates how deep meditative presence is accessible in the moment. Nhat Hanh offers exercises to enhance our awareness of body and mind through conscious breathing, bringing immediate joy and peace. He also emphasizes awareness of our relationships and the world around us, acknowledging both its beauty and its challenges. The simple practices encourage readers to cultivate inner peace while working for peace in the world, transforming the “mindless” into the mindful.