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There were a bunch of good takeaways in this....

Much of it is a relaxing read, while giving instructions for a certain way of life (ideas I'm not sure I want to follow), I guess containing many answers.

I'd never read Buddhist stuff before so I'm hoping this was a good introduction.

I admire it, even though I doubt I'll walk that path. It's interesting though, and I love some of the grand concepts.

Throughout our life we produce energy. We say things and do things, and every thought, every word, and every act carries our signature. What we produce as thoughts, as speech, as action, continues to influence the world, and that is our continuation body. Our actions carry us into the future. We are like stars whose light energy continues to radiate across the cosmos millions of years after they become extinct.

I don‘t exercise to get fit or be healthier; I do it to enjoy being alive.

Whether this moment is happy or not depends on you. It`s you who makes the moment happy, not the moment that makes you happy. With mindfulness, concentration, and insight, any moment can become a happy moment.

Breathing in, I see all my ancestors in me: my mineral ancestors, plant ancestors, mammal ancestors, and human ancestors. My ancestors are always present, alive in every cell of my body, and I play a part in their immortality.

#myparadise @AkashaVampie

Thanks for tagging me @Emilymdxn !

My paradise:
- Somewhere close to my partner (currently in his home country of Australia because of Covid and idk when i will see him again)!
- A completely calm and positive mindset (often quite rare for me).
- Oooo and I would like access to a big bath and lots of bath bombs and books😊

Idk who to tag so if you see this and wanna do it, go for it and tag me!

I don‘t assign star ratings to religious texts, but THE ART OF LIVING would rank high if I did. It‘s valuable, affecting, and applicable to people at all stages of their spiritual journey. Thich Nhat Hanh writes from a Buddhist perspective without assuming the reader‘s Buddhism, and I‘m sure people of all faiths will find much to consider in here.

He‘s also inspired me to dig deeper. I hereby commit to reading at least 12 Buddhist texts in 2020.

It felt appropriate to just sit and BE while I started THE ART OF LIVING, so that‘s what I did. I‘m gonna get a lot out of this book.

Look at the sweet little man gonna help me get my life together 😍. And so cheap! I love him!

TNH is currently transitioning to another state of being/nonbeing. My beloved old dog is slowing down and suffering from arthritis attacks. This book presents the teachings of TNH just before his stroke a few years ago. “In the words of the first Zen teacher in Vietnam and China, Master Tang House, ‘Letting go is the action of heroes.‘”

This was, of course, wonderful. I‘ve loved anything I‘ve ever read by Thich Nhat Hanh - he is SO good at distilling mindfulness principles into simple thoughts and practical tips. I should probably buy a copy because this would be well worth an annual (if not more frequent) reread. ❤️

Having borrowed this edition from the library means that I‘ve had to renew it a few times and copy resonant passages in a 📓😊Beautiful food-for-thought. #booksandcoffee

4/5
I never used to listen to audiobooks, but after listening to all my podcasts (and then some) I borrowed this little number from the library. Just what I needed to get me through my 1.5hr commute.. Incorporating a little “mindfulness” into my driving made the drive enjoyable and productive. 🙏🏼

#TBRBingo