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Practising the Power of Now
First published 2001 · 167 pages
A gentle, practical invitation to step out of the noise of your own mind and into the quiet clarity of the present moment.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like taking a deep, cleansing breath after a long period of holding it in. It is not a text to be rushed through, but rather a leisurely, contemplative companion designed to be absorbed in small, quiet doses. The prose is aphoristic and gently authoritative, stripping away complex spiritual jargon in favor of clear, immediate exercises that anchor you in the present. There is a profound serenity that permeates the reading experience, wrapping the reader in a tranquil, grounded atmosphere. It delights overthinkers, anxious minds, and spiritual seekers who are exhausted by their own internal monologues, offering them a spacious, liberating pathway out of mental clutter and into a state of profound inner stillness.
- Mood
- serene
- contemplative
- grounded
- tranquil
- Tone
- earnest
- calming
- instructive
- gentle
- authoritative
- Pace
- leisurely
- Themes
- mindfulness · ego detachment · inner peace · spiritual awakening · the present moment
- The writing
- Aphoristic and clear, utilizing gentle repetition and direct instruction to bypass the intellect and speak to the spirit.
- The arc
- Moves from the heavy burden of mental chatter toward a spacious, liberating sense of inner stillness.
- Who it's for
- Overthinkers and spiritual seekers looking for accessible, bite-sized exercises to quiet their anxiety and anchor themselves in the now.
About the book
A collection of simple meditations and exercises helps readers heighten their consciousness of the present and live in the moment more completely.
Description from Open Library.
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