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Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety From a Zen Buddhist Monk

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Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety From a Zen Buddhist Monk
Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety From a Zen Buddhist Monk

Gentle Zen wisdom for anxious modern minds

This is a calming, practical read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by overthinking and comparison. Masuno’s advice feels refreshingly simple without being shallow, turning Zen ideas into small shifts you can actually use in daily life. Readers who love books that help them slow down, breathe, and let go of mental clutter will find this quietly reassuring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety From a Zen Buddhist Monk

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ISBN: 9780143136705
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Religion
Related Topics: Buddhism, How To, Spirituality, Personal Development, Theory, Mental Health, Inspirational

Description

Discover why 90% of your worries won't come true in this practical guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living. Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you realized how insignificant it was. It's amazing how much lighter you felt. The key is to focus on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace. In Don't Worry, you will learn to: Lesson 1: stop comparing yourself to others—90% of your obsessions will disappear; Lesson 4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple; Lesson 10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing; Lesson 11: interpret things positively—you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not; Lesson 14: stop taking in too much information; Lesson 19: take a break from competition—it's the Zen way of avoiding anxiety; Lesson 24: act instead of worrying—things will definitely work out better. By following this book's 48 simple lessons—and taking to heart the nearly 30 zengo, or Zen sayings, quoted throughout—you'll enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself. Author: Shunmyō Masuno; Publisher: Penguin; Publication Date: 2022.
 

Gentle Zen wisdom for anxious modern minds

This is a calming, practical read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by overthinking and comparison. Masuno’s advice feels refreshingly simple without being shallow, turning Zen ideas into small shifts you can actually use in daily life. Readers who love books that help them slow down, breathe, and let go of mental clutter will find this quietly reassuring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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