One-minute Mindfulness

Being fully in the moment is harder than it sounds, as anyone who has tried not to think about the past or future can attest. Yet the rewards are so great that in Buddhist psychology, it is a path to enlightenment. But what about the mundane thorns in that path, things like difficult coworkers, parenting challenges, and bad habits? Donald Altman (America's Mindfulness Coach) brings the benefits of present-moment living down to earth and into everyday life. These practices build awareness and center attention in ways that free readers to savor routine pleasures, build fulfillment in work, enhance and heal relationships, reduce stress, change unhealthy behaviors, and connect to peace even in the midst of chaos or uncertainty. Simple yet profound, Altman's techniques illuminate an everyday path to enlightenment; they show how to experience "the power of now."