Powerful teachings from the beloved Zen teacher - 365 days of practical

Like the other of Hanh's books, he emphasizes the importance to embrace ourselves as the main remedy. This book is good for one who is trying to find a meaningful life as what Hanh's motto: "be mindful."

This book helps me to know myself better and as the result, I can handle all kinds of emotion much better than before. When I feel truly sad and alone, I will sit alone and recognize its sad feeling as the part of me, and reassure myself that everything is going to be OK.

The true positive impact of this book is I am able to heal myself without the necessary of going out to seek help. What I need is time to be alone, and be mindful about my own selves.

This is a very helpful reminder each and every day to be mindful and not to take life for granted! It would also make a very nice CD if maybe read by someone other than Nhat. I find it a little hard to listen to him (understand that is); nothing against him he is wonderful, I just have a hard time with any type of accent in anyone who is speaking to me.

Thich Nhat Hanh offers a brief thought for each day of the year if you like. There are 365 of these thoughts, so one could just read one and think on it meditatively. I found that I could not put the work down though. One page turned to the next easily and I finished refreshed. Now I open the book to a random page and meditate upon that bit of wisdom as I believe there is deep wisdom in all of the thoughts of this Teacher.

I have never
heard your voice
But what I feel
in your words
Have dyed
my feelings
the color of soft blossoms
opening at sunrise.

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There are weeks that I have a hard time not opening this book at least once everyday. Your self work with this book could start on any page. I have found that 99% of the time I open the book, the page has significant meaning for me that day, that hour, that minute. His words have helped me be more accepting of my journey, and the journey of others that walk along my way. I have no doubt that everyone will find themselves, just a little more, with the help of the wisdom found in these pages. Enjoy!

I have always loved thich nhat hanh. This book just solidified my love of his writing even more. The book consists of a short passage on each page consisting of 1-2 paragraphs. If I am feeling down, I read one of these passages and am instantly reminded to remain in the present moment.

This book has practical wisdom in that its short stories are applicable to uplift the soul in ways that equate to common life events. The author understands the suffering and injustices that individuals endure and the quest to have peace and wellness.