{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-being-diana-winston-9781683642176","title":"The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide for experiencing \u003ci\u003enatural awareness\u003c\/i\u003e--an effortless and spacious state of resting in the depth of our being.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Do you recall, as a child, being enthralled by a drifting cloud, a rain-soaked leaf, a wandering ladybug? Or suddenly having a sense of timelessness, contentment, and ease? If so, then you've already had a taste of \u003ci\u003enatural awareness\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Known and revered in many traditions as a complement to focused mindfulness training, natural awareness transcends even these wondrous childhood moments. Some describe it as a profound \"awareness of awareness\"--an effortless, boundless state of resting in the depth of our being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For those new to meditation and experienced meditators alike, these 72 \"mini-chapters\" guide you on an in-depth odyssey into natural awareness, illuminated by many simple and enjoyable insights and exercises. \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Being\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to explore: The spectrum of awareness practices, from focused mindfulness to flexible mindfulness to natural awareness\u003cbr\u003e- How classical mindfulness and effortless natural awareness enrich and shape each other, and how to practice both\u003cbr\u003e- Three ways to move into natural awareness--\u003ci\u003erelaxing effort, broadening awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003edropping objects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A treasury of \"glimpse practices\" to spark natural awareness anytime, in just a few moments\u003cbr\u003e- How to bring this way of \"simply being\" into your daily life, into your connection with others, and into the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"At first natural awareness may seem far away, just a whisper, but then it will begin to grow and expand and permeate aspects of living. Over time we may feel more peace, more connection to ourselves. We may find ourselves taking life a bit more lightly. We may feel a sense of relaxed 'beingness' throughout the day, and when we do get caught in our dramas, we may find ourselves moving out of them quicker than we imagined we could.\" --\u003c\/i\u003eDiana Winston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diana Winston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1683642171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683642176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sounds True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/04\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2019 pg. 106","brand":"Diana Winston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049166270719,"sku":"9781683642176","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_25e184af-ea40-469d-a19f-de6e9aa1bfae.jpg?v=1685000019","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-being-diana-winston-9781683642176","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}