With e-mail, Facebook, instant messaging, texting, and of course, the ubiquitous Twitter, people today are more connected than ever. But in the midst of this growing cacophony of voices, e-mails and tweets, how does one find the Quiet?
In his accessible new book, FINDING THE QUIET, Paul Wilson offers four simple steps to peace and contentment—no time on a mountaintop required. Inspired by the impact of his meditation work in Mumbai, a metropolis that teems with noise from the bustle of its 15 million citizens, Wilson has created a meditation program to help even the most frazzled find respite in our nonstop world. And it only takes 13 minutes a day.
Wilson’s approach culls centuries of meditation wisdom and sorts out what you can use right now, no incense or candles required. The result: CenterWidenListen + Observe, a set of principles that ease you into the practice of meditation:
- Center: Ground your attention and yourself physically, just as actors do before a big show.
- Widen: Widen your visual focus and involve your other senses.
- Listen: Achieve an inner stillness. The art of “not doing anything, but doing it with attentiveness.”
- Observe: Observe everything around you but without analysis.
These simple steps streamline traditional approaches (Yoga, Zen, Theravda Buddhism, Transcendental Meditation, etc.), translating ages-old techniques to modern life. Immediately after applying these exercises to the meditative approaches listed in the book, readers will see improvements not only in their emotional well being but their physical, too. When these practices are used continuously, the results can be transformative.
More experienced mediators or those looking to take these practices to the next level can also turn to “Book B,” a separate section offering more complex and spiritually-involved practices for those seeking even greater peace and enlightenment.
In this bustling, noisy world, millions can benefit from taking a few minutes out of their day to seek a little peace—the anxious mom, the office worker whose phone never stops ringing, the kindergarten teacher, the hedge fund manager… FINDING THE QUIET not only makes this pursuit possible but accessible.
About the Author: Paul Wilson is a world-renowned expert in meditation and has taught the craft for nearly thirty years. His books have sold more than 10 million copies and have been translated into twenty-four languages. For more information, visit: www.calmcentre.com.
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