Practicing Mindfulness - by Matthew Sockolov (Paperback)

About the Book

Manage life's daily frustrations with practical & approachable mindfulness exercises. The practice of mindfulness has gone mainstream - but through its newfound popularity, the true meaning of mindfulness has become clouded. The terms "staying in the present" or "being in the moment" are often part of mindfulness practice - but what do they actually mean? What's the benefit? In Practicing Mindfulness, Matthew Sockolov, founder of One Mind Dharma, explains how "being in the present moment is only one aspect of the practice ... Mindfulness may be more completely understood as being present with clarity, wisdom, and kindness." Withing these pages, Sockolov will show you how to cultivate awareness and free yourself from fleeting emotions so you can "hit the pause button, calm yourself, and handle stressful situations with confidence and ease."

Book Synopsis

Calm the mind and begin the path to finding peace with these simple mindfulness meditations

Mindfulness is an evidence-based method for reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. Even short meditations can turn a bad day around, ground us in the present moment, and help us approach life with gratitude and kindness. Practicing Mindfulness was created by the founder of One Mind Dharma. He developed these 75 essential exercises to offer practical guidance for anyone who wants to realize the benefits of mindful meditation.

This book includes:

• EVIDENCE-BASED ADVICE: Find expert advice on dealing with distorted or wandering thoughts and how to handle mental blocks.
• MEDITATIONS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL: Early meditations in Practicing Mindfulness take just 5 minutes and are highly accessible. As they progress, exercises grow with the reader, building on previous lessons to develop a transformative mindfulness practice.
• MEDITATIONS TO HELP IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS: With meditations designed for specific situations or emotions, even experienced practitioners who have trained their mind will have a continuing resource for mindfulness at every moment.

Begin a journey of peace and patience today on the path to a calmer, more balanced life with Practicing Mindfulness.

Review Quotes

"Habits are difficult to change. Our ways of behaving and thinking become ingrained in our neural networks, and this often causes us to act without forethought or reflection. But there is a space between stimulus and response, and by practicing mindfulness, we can increase the space between the two. This is where Matthew Sockolov's book comes in. Practicing Mindfulness demystifies mindfulness practice, and is a wonderful--and necessary--addition to existing literature."--Sonnee D. Weedn, Ph.D.

"The best thing about Practicing Mindfulness is that it is practice based. Rather than espousing theories of why we should be mindful, Matthew artfully shows is precisely how. The practices within are clear, easy to learn, and easy to remember. This way we can use them when we need them! I would recommend this book to anyone new to meditation and to those who are experienced meditators."--Darren Littlejohn, author of The 12-Step Buddhist, http: //the12stepbuddhist.com

"Written with great clarity and care, Matthew Sokolov's book is an excellent tutorial in learning how to begin and sustain a mindfulness practice and meditation in one's life."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Love