Shunmyo Masuno: Calm - 48 lessons for a balanced life
You can make your life better, more beautiful, and more enjoyable simply by getting rid of unnecessary fears. Shunmyo Masuno's book reveals that most of your worries simply do not come true. Think about it: how often does a bad premonition poison your everyday life, but what you feared never actually happens!
Are you afraid?
Do you fear anything?
Are you anxious?
• Don't compare yourself to others - the lion's share of your restlessness will dissipate;
• Get rid of unnecessary things, live the simplest life possible;
• Don't search, don't rush, don't let obsessions take over you;
• Interpret things positively - it's solely up to you to decide whether you are happy or unhappy;
• Don't overwhelm yourself with too much information;
• Step out of competition - this is how Zen avoids stress;
• Instead of worrying, take action - this will undoubtedly turn things for the better.
This book is a tool with 48 lessons and nearly 30 Zen proverbs to help you accept yourself and find joy in your calmer, more serene, and positive self.