{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-being-practices-and-guidance-for-uncovering-your-natural-awareness-paperback","title":"The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiana Winston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Winston\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Winston\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Semel Institute's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) and the coauthor, with Dr. Susan Smalley, of \u003ci\u003eFully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness \u003c\/i\u003e(DaCapo, 2010). She is a well-known teacher and speaker who brings mindful awareness practices to the general public to promote health and well-being. Called by the \u003ci\u003eLA Times\u003c\/i\u003e \"one of the nation's best-known teachers of mindfulness,\" she has taught mindfulness since 1993 in a variety of settings, including hospitals, universities, corporations, nonprofits, schools in the US and Asia, and online. She developed the evidence-based Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPS) curriculum and the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation, which trains mindfulness teachers worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Her work has been mentioned or she has been quoted in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eO, The Oprah Magazine; Newsweek; \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAllure; Women's Health\u003c\/i\u003e; and in a variety of magazines, books, and journals\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author of \u003ci\u003eWide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens\u003c\/i\u003e (Perigee Books, 2003) and the audio program \u003ci\u003eMindful Meditations, \u003c\/i\u003eand has published numerous articles on mindfulness. Diana is a member of the Teacher's Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. She has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. Currently, Diana's most challenging and rewarding practice involves trying to mindfully parent an eight-year-old. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more information, visit dianawinston.com and marc.ucla.edu.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770270122272,"sku":"9781683642176","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d560b85589c22fced7c47722ddcce4b5.webp?v=1780368363","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-being-practices-and-guidance-for-uncovering-your-natural-awareness-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}