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Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in this international bestseller. Ryunosuke Koike, a former monk, presents a revolutionary approach to reconnecting with our senses and living more fully in the present moment. Through simple Zen techniques, readers can learn to experience the world anew, moving beyond mere seeing to truly looking, beyond hearing to active listening, and beyond touching to genuine feeling.
Koike's practical guidance offers a path to quieting the incessant chatter of our minds and alleviating the anxiety that often accompanies it. By retraining our brains and bodies to focus on sensory experiences, we can cultivate a more peaceful and positive existence. The book outlines concrete steps for transforming everyday activities—from breathing and speaking to laughing and loving—into opportunities for mindfulness.
'The Practice of Not Thinking' presents a compelling case for the counterintuitive notion that by thinking less, we can appreciate more. It's a practical guide to reducing stress, improving relationships, and finding calm amidst the chaos of modern life. As YOU Magazine aptly puts it, this book offers "practical and life-changing ways to get out of our heads and back into really living".
Book ISBN: | 9780141994611 |
Book Author: | Ryunosuke Koike |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 12 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-10-06 |
Book Pagination: | 144 pages |
Book Weight: | 112g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’