{"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":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Winston\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Semel Institute's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Being: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMindful \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's \"Best of 2019\" top pick) and coauthor, with Dr. Susan Smalley, of \u003ci\u003eFully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness\u003c\/i\u003e. She developed the evidence-based Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPS) curriculum and the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation, which trains mindfulness teachers worldwide. She is a founder of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Her work has been mentioned or she has been quoted in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eO, The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Newsweek\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e; Bloomberg;\u003ci\u003e 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, and 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 spending a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. Currently, Diana's most challenging and rewarding practice is the art of mindful parenting. For more information, visit dianawinston.com and uclahealth.org\/marc. You can also find her on the Ten Percent Happier, Waking Up, and UCLA Mindful apps.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50336568639725,"sku":"9781683642176","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/s_eNEsbFZ69781683642176.webp?v=1785057865","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-little-book-of-being-practices-and-guidance-for-uncovering-your-natural-awareness-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}