A Mindful Way; Eight Weeks to Happiness
by Jeanie Seward-Magee
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “A Mindful Way” this week. It has a basic Buddhist approach in living your life in the here-and-now, not regretting & re-living the past, or anticipating & fearing the future. To be ‘mindful’ is to be present to each moment. Sometimes easier said than done. Hence, the book’s appeal as a primer or manual in learning to be ‘in the moment’.
I loved the way the book was laid out, with the eight weeks being divided by a preface page with a haiku-type reflection on that page. The ensuing pages of instruction have wonderful quotes on the margins (also leaving great space for making notes).
‘A Mindful Way’ starts out with 5 weeks of The Five Mindfulness Trainings. Each one a true exercise into deep insightfulness.
I enjoyed the practice sessions which lead me to write out Mindful Memoirs, causing me to re-discover the parts of Self, left too long to languish in forgetfulness. The process of handwriting your memories is an excellent tool for allowing the subconscious to bubble up into consciousness. The breathing exercises, as well as gratitude expressions were so very helpful. I thoroughly relished the experience. So much so, that it has caused me to want to form a community of like-minds, & work through the eight week process together.
I highly recommend this book to all our New Thought community!
It can be purchased online at:
Happy Reading!
Rev Dr Sandra Gaskin