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You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment | Thich Nhat Hanh
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In this book Thich Nhat Hanh, the renowned Zen monk, author, and meditation master, distills the essence of Buddhist thought and practice, emphasizing the power of mindfulness to transform our lives. Mindfulness is not an evasion or an escape, he explains. It means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom and without this freedom, there is no happiness. Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, this book offers a range of simple, effective practices for cultivating mindfulness, including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening, and skillful speech. "You Are Here" also offers guidance on healing emotional pain and manifesting real love and compassion in our relationships with others."
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KadeLexical

The same thing is true of your happiness and your sorrow. Sorrow, fear, and depression are all a kind of garbage. These bits of garbage are part of real life, and we must look deeply into their nature. You can practice in order to turn these bits of garbage into flowers.

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wanderinglynn
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#HumpDayPost
1. I finished the Turtle Guardian puzzle and Dexter loves his new Grinch toy from this month‘s Bark Box
2. Nope.
3. 🤔 No real plans for the last of November.
4. Dog toy
5. It‘s about the power of mindfulness to transform our lives, & it offers a range of simple practices for cultivating mindfulness. 👍🏻👍🏻

Tanisha_A The puzzle looks beautiful! 🐢 5y
AlaMich Awww! The Grinch is his new baby! 🐶❤️ 5y
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Lreads Dexter is so cute! 😍 5y
wanderinglynn Thanks @AlaMich @QuietlyLaura ☺️ He‘s a good boy. 5y
tracey38 Love the Grinch toy! 5y
wanderinglynn @tracey38 It really is stinkin‘ cute! 😀 5y
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wanderinglynn
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#colorfulworld
1. Yellow ☀️
2. Colors of the universe
3. Rainbow 🌈 (tulips come in nearly every color)
4. Black & White
5. Red, blue, silver, brown, white, yellow, orange, purple, green + many, many more (I have a lot of non-book items on my shelves)
6. Written in Red by Anne Bishop
7. Blue Balliett

Kaye Thanks for playing ♥️ 5y
LibrarianRyan I have that same design n. My iPad cover. 5y
wanderinglynn @LibrarianRyan 🙌🏻 great minds! 5y
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atransparenteyeball
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Feeling validated and heard and a little less alone in the ways I conceptualize myself on the planet as I read this book.

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Faibka
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What a wonderful little book filled with powerful insights. It is a slow read as you find yourself pausing and reflecting after each paragraph. It is a book to be savored and not to be rushed. It started to become more like a dear wise friend whom I could turn to from time to time to receive wisdom and guidance. Now I‘m sad I finished it, but will keep it close to reread key passages.

Sarah83 Such a beautiful sleeve. 😍 7y
Laura317 I think it was you who first turned me on to his books. So good! @Faibka 7y
Faibka @Sarah83 thanks! :) 6y
Faibka @Laura317 that‘s great! I‘m so happy that you are enjoying them 😃 and yes they‘re really good 6y
Sarah83 You're welcome 6y
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Faibka
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“Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I vow to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy and hope. I am determined not to spread news that I do not know to be certain and not to criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or discord or words that can cause the family or community to break.”

tpixie Lovely 6y
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tpixie Wow 6y
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Faibka
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"The true declaration of love is, "Dear one, I am here for you", because the most precious gift you can give to your loved one is your true presence, with body and mind united in solidity and freedom"

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful bookmark ❤️ 7y
Faibka @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thanks! :) I love how it looks like stained glass 7y
tpixie Lovely bookmark!!! 7y
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Faibka
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"Pick up a novel..."? ?

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Faibka
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Faibka
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"Stop! The street sign reminds you. Stop running because life is here, in the present moment.
The address of my true home is clear: life, here and now. Peace is something that becomes possible the moment you stop"

I'm into book sleeves now thanks to Litsy. So happily enjoying this DW themed one!

Sarah83 What a cute book sleeve. 😍 7y
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Faibka
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"Remember the words of the Buddha, 'the past no longer exists, and the future is not here yet.' The only moment in which we can be truly alive is the present moment."

Wishing everyone a beautiful and peaceful day, hug your loved ones extra tight ?

#forapeacefultoday

Eggs And to you as well! 7y
tpixie Lovely 7y
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Faibka
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"Breathing in, I am mindful that my heart is working night and day for me.
Breathing out, I smile to my heart.

When you touch and embrace you heart with the energy of mindfulness, you are already practicing love"

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Bookquilter
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1- born in KS - live in AZ
2- It's like picking a ❤️child
3- same as above
4- any ⚾️ movie ( guaranteed to cry )
5-West Wing
6-see # 2
7 🌈 ( mood changes )
8 mystery
9 pharmacy tech / retail support
10 not right now - 🐶fan
#meetthelittens @maich

Sydsavvy "It's like picking a child." So true!! ??? 7y
maich I know it's hard choose only one😊 7y
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Faibka
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Latest bookstore bookstore haul :)

Thanks @missnavigation for recommending Your True Home, will be great to read more daily wisdom throughout the new year 😄

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Faibka I'm starting in Jan 1st! 7y
James Nice haul! 😃 7y
Faibka @missnavigation Great! I want to do the same :) 7y
Faibka @James thanks! ☺️ 7y
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This might be one book that everyone should read in his or her life. It really makes you appreciate things and focus on living a full life. Wow. Much needed for busy and hurried people.
https://voicesinwords.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/you-are-here-review/

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voicesinwords

LITerally so relieving to read after working for 13.5 hours ✨

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voicesinwords
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"Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know that I am breathing out."

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