Mindfulnessthe art of paying attention with an open and curious mind to present-moment experienceshas attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners, who have come to the discipline from both within and outside the Buddhist tradition. In Fully Present, leading mindfulness researchers and educators Dr. Sue Smalley and Diana Winston provide an all-in-one guide for anyone interested in bringing mindfulness to daily life as a means of enhancing well-being. Fully Present provides both a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and the body as well as practical guidance to develop both a practice and mindfulness in daily living, not only through meditation but also during daily experiences, such as waiting in line at the supermarket, exercising, or facing difficult news.

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Fully Present : The Practical Art and Science of Mindfulness

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"Library Journal", 6/22/10
"Excellent. "Fully Present" offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.""Publishers Weekly", 8/2/10
"The authors draw on their experience of bringing mindfulness to the masses and present the scientific side of mindfulness with an artful approach that results in a well-rounded synthesis accessible to scholars and laymen alike. Research studies, personal accounts, and practical applications illuminate mindfulness as a form of meditation; with activities as simple as breathing, listening, and walking, the practice can be easily incorporated into any lifestyle...Smalley and Winston will pique interest in living a completely present life, even if what that means has yet to be fully understood." "Cincinnati"" Parent, 8/13/10""[The authors'] collaboration in "Fully Present" draws on their expertise and experience in ways that readers can totally relate to...Take your time with this one. It's that good." CurledUpWithAGoodBook.com,