Jenny H. (taogal) reviewed Wherever You Go, There You Are : Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life on
Helpful Score: 4
I love this book. Jon Kabat-Zinn's writing conveys the quiet stillness that comes from being mindful, and reading it helped me slow down and be present in the moments of reading it. His words created the meditative state for me. He does a nice job of delineating what mindfulness is and is not, and contrasts the benefits of mindfulness and the pitfalls of nonawareness. He offers open and honest examples from his own life to illustrate how busy-ness, hurrying, and distraction take us away from actually experiencing life. Mindful living is the cure for dissatisfaction, stress, ill health and unhappiness.
Lacey L. (laceylosh) reviewed Wherever You Go, There You Are : Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I finished reading "Wherever You Go, There You Are" recently. I took it very slowly, usually just reading one chapter every day, or every other day. I wanted the ideas and suggestions in the book to sink in, and I wanted to try the different types of meditation practice described before moving on to the next chapter. I really enjoyed reading this guide, and would highly recommend it.
Most chapters ended with a little assignment, or rather a suggestion from the author to try and implement the ideas discussed in that particular chapter. I made time to do this, and I feel like I got a lot out of the guide by practicing the suggestions throughout the book.
Most chapters ended with a little assignment, or rather a suggestion from the author to try and implement the ideas discussed in that particular chapter. I made time to do this, and I feel like I got a lot out of the guide by practicing the suggestions throughout the book.
Mary F. reviewed Wherever You Go, There You Are : Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Clearly presented content in layman's terms with practical suggestions for applying principles to daily life.