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Thích Nhất Hạnh: How to relax (2015)

116 pages

English language

Published April 4, 2015

ISBN:
978-1-941529-08-9
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OCLC Number:
898424723

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4 stars (6 reviews)

"How to Relax is part of The Mindfulness Essentials series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. Pocket-sized, with original two color illustrations by Jason DeAntonis, How to Relax shows how critical it is to regularly interrupt the hub-bub and routine of our lives to stop, relax mindfully, and recharge. Thich Nhat Hanh says that when we relax, we "become calm water, and we will reflect reality as it is. If we're not calm, the image we reflect will be distorted. When the image is distorted by our minds, it's not the reality, and it causes lots of suffering." With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude, being peace, and more, How to Relax includes meditations you can do to help you achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are. …

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4 stars

This book is good.
Especially for people in cities who are so used to a busy schedule that keeps them on the toe.
Mostly this book deals with relaxing the body and letting go of fear, anxiety, stress.
However, it could have been nicer if the book had also offered insight on how to handle excitation and happiness as well. Like as in you are so excited and happy about something that you are constantly thinking of it. Even in such cases how to be relaxed and mindful, the book could have dealt on those as well. But I guess we could try breathing practices when overwhelmed by happiness or excitation as well.

"How to fight" is my favorite of all mindfulness essentials series.

Review of 'How to relax' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I've seen this book circulate fairly often, and I love my pocket Pema Chodron book on mindfulness and intention, so I figured I'd give this series a try too. I have the rest of the books on order and I'm very excited to read the rest and see how they resonate with me.

I ironically just got back to work from a week-long vacation where I ultimately ended up realizing that I truly don't know how to relax!

Before working at a library, I spent almost a decade working in food service: everything from barista jobs to hosting, to catering and eventually managing a bakery department at a vegan diner. Sometimes I was working one job, sometimes I was working 3 jobs. Sometimes, I worked 35 hours a week and barely made rent, sometimes I worked 75 hours and barely slept. I was so used to this fast-paced, grueling lifestyle …

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Subjects

  • Stress (Psychology)
  • Relaxation