How to Connect (Mindfulness Essentials)
About this product
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh shows how we can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves—and remember our fundamental gift of belonging. “We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.” —Thich Nhat Hanh
With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging.
Illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by artist Jason DeAntonis, How to Connect is the eighth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe this book as a short, calming, and practical guide to mindful connection, with several saying it is simple but profound and useful for connecting with oneself, others, and nature. Goodreads readers are similarly positive overall, with many ratings around the mid-to-high range and comments calling it meaningful, gentle, and “good for the soul.”
On Amazon, one reviewer says the book helps you connect to yourself, other human beings, and nature, while another country review calls it mostly about mindfulness and connection with self and others. Goodreads reviews suggest the book is well liked, though some readers note it is very concise and focused more on reflective practice than on dense explanation.
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Specifications
| Topic | Mindfulness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Parallax Press |
| Publication date | July 28, 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 194676454X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1946764546 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 4.06 x 0.36 x 6 inches |
| Book 8 of 12 | Mindfulness Essentials |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,986 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Zen Philosophy (Books) #222 in Meditation (Books) #224 in Philosophy Movements (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (628) |