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Shortcuts to inner peace : 70 simple paths to everyday serenity

2011

Format:	Book
Author:	Bush, Ashley Davis.
Title:	Shortcuts to inner peace : 70 simple paths to everyday serenity / Ashley Davis Bush.
Edition:	Berkley trade paperback edition.
Publisher, Date:	New York, N.Y. : Berkley Books, 2011.
Description:	xiv, 253 pages ; 18 cm
Summary:	"Finding serenity every day ... in the everyday things we do. It can be a challenge to reach a calm and relaxed mindset, especially in our modern world. But in Shortcuts to Inner Peace, Ashley Davis Bush helps readers learn how to hit the pause button amidst the chaos with a spirit of mindfulness--linking fast, easy, and restorative respites to ordinary everyday activities. Once we begin to integrate these shortcuts into their daily lives, they begin to happen automatically. And when that happens, inner peace will no longer be a brief state of mind, but a way of life."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:	Shortcuts to weave through your day -- Shortcuts to weave through your relationships -- Shortcuts to weave mindfully -- Shortcuts to calm your body -- Shortcuts to quiet your mind -- Shortcuts to open your heart -- Shortcuts to connect with spirit.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [251]-253).
Subjects:	Relaxation. Peace of mind.
LCCN:	2011023461
ISBN:	9780425243244 (pbk.)
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The beauty of both of these books is that they help readers relieve stressful situations with simple, tailor-made exercises. The difference is in their intended audiences: licensed psychotherapist Bush writes for adults, and actor Hawn writes for parents guiding children. Bush offers 70 short exercises for when readers are stopped at a red light, taking a shower, or waiting in line. She reminds readers to roll out goodwill to fellow travelers, remember what matters in life, and release current worries by visualizing them going down the drain. Bush is masterful in explaining triggers and putting forth tools without the usual paragraphs of verbiage that weigh down books of this sort. Hawn uses scientific principles to help parents and children develop mindful awareness and live in the present moment. While she writes from experience and from the heart, Hawn spends too much time justifying the approach and lingering on personal experiences. Her advice is still worthwhile as she helps parents model kindness and express authentic sadness, empathy, and optimism. Adults and children will be well served by both of these titles. [10 Mindful Minutes, see Prepub Alert, 4/11/11.] (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Finding serenity every day...in the everyday things we do.

It can be a challenge to reach a calm and relaxed mindset, especially in our modern world. But in Shortcuts to Inner Peace , Ashley Davis Bush helps readers learn how to hit the pause button amidst the chaos with a spirit of mindfulness-linking fast, easy, and restorative respites to ordinary everyday activities.

Once people begin to integrate these shortcuts into their daily lives, they begin to happen automatically. And when that happens, inner peace will no longer be a brief state of mind, but a way of life.

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