Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery“Nature deficit disorder” has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hypermodern world. In Awake in the Wild, Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning to the Natural World, Reflecting the Rhythms of Nature, Walking with Compassion, Releasing the Inner Noise, Freeing the Animal Within, Coming into the Peace of Wild Things, Weathering the Storms of Life, and more. Incorporating anecdotes from the author’s many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, the book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation through experiencing nature; embody nature’s peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations. |
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... Then go further, deliberately, out into the wilderness. Open your senses, go barefoot, embrace the wind and hills like a lover. How better to quiet the mind and open the heart? Read Awake in the Wild slowly, as instructions to your xv.
... Then go further, deliberately, out into the wilderness. Open your senses, go barefoot, embrace the wind and hills like a lover. How better to quiet the mind and open the heart? Read Awake in the Wild slowly, as instructions to your xv.
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... quiet the inner noise in our heads so we can be present to the jewels of the earth. Meditation trains us to work skillfully with obstacles, thoughts, and emotional patterns that interfere with our being able to rest at peace with full ...
... quiet the inner noise in our heads so we can be present to the jewels of the earth. Meditation trains us to work skillfully with obstacles, thoughts, and emotional patterns that interfere with our being able to rest at peace with full ...
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... mindfulness is to meditate by focusing on one's breath. You can do this practice anywhere, but for the purpose of awakening to both nature and life, you'll want to find a quiet place outdoors—whether that is in 6 AWAKE IN THE WILD.
... mindfulness is to meditate by focusing on one's breath. You can do this practice anywhere, but for the purpose of awakening to both nature and life, you'll want to find a quiet place outdoors—whether that is in 6 AWAKE IN THE WILD.
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... quiet place outdoors—whether that is in a still grove of trees, a secluded cove by the ocean, a grassy meadow, or your garden. Once you've found a spot, sit on the ground on a cushion or a rolledup piece of clothing, or on a log or ...
... quiet place outdoors—whether that is in a still grove of trees, a secluded cove by the ocean, a grassy meadow, or your garden. Once you've found a spot, sit on the ground on a cushion or a rolledup piece of clothing, or on a log or ...
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... quiet enough to appreciate the life-giving shade of an old oak tree, or the beauty and mystery of daisies, shining unabashedly in a sunny meadow. When we attune to nature with sensitivity, we can see just how connected we are. Falling ...
... quiet enough to appreciate the life-giving shade of an old oak tree, or the beauty and mystery of daisies, shining unabashedly in a sunny meadow. When we attune to nature with sensitivity, we can see just how connected we are. Falling ...
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