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Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy | Shunmyo Masuno
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"Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter." --Publishers Weekly Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen. In clear, practical, easily adopted lessons--one a day for 100 days--renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to teach you to Zen your life. Discover how . . . * Lesson #4: lining up your shoes after you take them off can bring order to your mind; * Lesson #11: putting down your fork after every bite can help you feel more grateful for what you have; * Lesson #18: immersing yourself in zazen can sweep the clutter from your mind; * Lesson #23: joining your hands together in gassho can soothe irritation and conflict; * Lesson #27: going outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory; * Lesson #42: planting a flower and watching it grow can teach you to embrace change; * Lesson #67: understanding the concept of ichi-go ichi-e can make everyday interactions more meaningful; * Lesson #85: practicing chisoku can help you feel more fulfilled. A minimalist line drawing appears opposite each lesson on an otherwise blank page, giving you an opportunity to relax with a deep breath between lessons. With each daily practice, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes to your life, opening yourself up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm.
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My not so calm and collected reading buddy. He is tired. And when he is tired his demons take the wheel and he likes to play “scratch and bite”. He really is like an over tired toddler who should have taken a nap half an hour ago.

Leftcoastzen Awww!😻 5h
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 4h
Prairiegirl_reading His demons are so cute though! 🩵 4h
AnnCrystal 💕😹💝. 3h
dabbe 🤩🖤🐾🖤🤩 15m
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Doing some reading before bed and this little man is cuddled next to me. This used to be Lessie‘s place. It‘s nice he is doing it now too,

sherrisilvera ❤️❤️❤️ 1w
AmyG So sweet. Reminds me of our late cat, Hilly. ❤️ (edited) 1w
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BooksandCoffee4Me Ahhhh, I need a cat. My husband pacifies that need by bringing me stuffed teddy bears 🧸 so I don‘t complain. 😊 7d
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 #sosweet 7d
Darklunarose @AmyG tabbies are truely special cats. 7d
Darklunarose @BooksandCoffee4Me CT‘s are great companions…. 7d
MemoirsForMe 😻😻😻 5d
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Started reading this in bed last night. So far so good.

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