I'm Mindful, Now What? - by Andrew Holecek (Paperback)

About the Book

"With I'm Mindful, Now What?, Holecek reveals how the form of mindfulness many of us know is merely one thread in a much older, greater tapestry of contemplative practice. Here he presents an encompassing survey of the many dimensions of meditation-including paths for opening your heart, nurturing compassion, connecting with your body, expanding your dreaming life, and investigating the fundamental nature of reality. In accessible language, he shares insights and tools to help you develop your practice, navigate the limits and pitfalls of mindfulness, use "meditation snacks" to explore new directions, and much more"--

Book Synopsis

Meditation can be so much more than 20 minutes of tranquility a day. "With some initial practice," shares Andrew Holecek, "you'll bring a mind that is more present, open, sensitive, kind, and aware into every facet of life. Wherever you go, your wondrous mind will go with you."

Mindfulness is everywhere--now widely considered an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, much like exercise, diet, and good sleep. Yet many of us who practice mindfulness wonder: Now what? If you've sensed the potential for something much deeper and more impactful than temporary stress reduction and calm in the stillness of the present moment, expert teacher Andrew Holecek offers an exciting, inviting guide for what is possible in the vast, transformative world of meditation beyond mindfulness.

With I'm Mindful, Now What?, Holecek reveals how the form of mindfulness many of us know is merely one thread in a time-honored and much richer tapestry of contemplative practice.

Here he presents an encompassing survey of the many dimensions of meditation--including paths for opening your heart, nurturing compassion, connecting with your body, expanding your dreaming life, and investigating the fundamental nature of reality.

In accessible language geared for both first-timers and the experienced, Holecek shares insights and tools to help you develop your practice, stretch your limits while navigating the pitfalls, use "meditation snacks" to open new directions, and more.

Review Quotes

"I'm Mindful, Now What? is a tour de force of the varieties of meditative experience, both in formal sitting meditation and through meditation in action for everyday life. Based on those experiences, we are offered pathways that allow us to expand mindfulness into insight, awareness, and wisdom." --Joseph Parent, PhD, author of A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh

"A rare jewel of a book by a rare jewel of an author, scholar, practitioner, teacher, and humanitarian! Written in a clear and easy style, Andrew leads us on a tour of the wonders of the mind, which can be revealed through successive stages of meditative practice. Mindfulness, insight, metta, open awareness, reverse meditation, and the nocturnal practices are brilliantly laid out in a smooth and accessible progression. This book is perfect for people just beginning to explore their minds as well as oldsters like me, who have been stumbling in the wilderness for decades." --Adam Engle, JD, MBA, cofounder, chair, and CEO emeritus, Mind & Life Institute

"If you want to take your practice deeper and learn how to apply it to a struggling and chaotic planet, you would be hard-pressed to find a better guide than Andrew." --Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier

About the Author

Andrew Holecek is an author, speaker, and humanitarian who offers seminars internationally on meditation, lucid dreaming, and the art of dying. He has studied sleep yoga, bardo yoga, and other traditional practices with living masters in India and Nepal. Andrew's books include Dreams of Light, Dream Yoga, and Reverse Meditation. His work has appeared in Psychology Today, Parabola, Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Utne Reader, Buddhadharma, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals. He hosts the popular Edge of Mind podcast and is the founder of the Night Club community, a support platform for nocturnal meditations. Learn more at andrewholecek.com.