Ten breaths to happiness
touching life in its fullness
Glen Schneider
108 pages | ~3 hrs
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touching life in its fullness
By Glen Schneider
Glen Schneider bridges ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience in this accessible guide to cultivating lasting contentment. Rather than viewing happiness as a fleeting emotion, Schneider reveals it as a trainable capacity rooted in our brain's natural plasticity.
Drawing from research showing that new neural pathways form in approximately thirty seconds, the author presents practical techniques that literally reshape how we experience life. His approach weaves together mindfulness principles inspired by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh with contemporary understanding of brain function.
The book centers on deceptively simple practices, such as taking ten mindful breaths when encountering beauty or meaningful moments. These exercises guide the mind away from its habitual protective responses toward states of appreciation and openness. Through consistent application, readers learn to interrupt automatic patterns and create space for deeper fulfillment.
Schneider offers guided meditations and straightforward practices designed to strengthen concentration and awareness. His method demonstrates how brief, intentional moments of mindfulness can accumulate into profound shifts in perspective and well-being.
This concise volume serves both newcomers to meditation and experienced practitioners seeking to integrate contemplative practice with daily life. By combining scientific insight with time-tested wisdom traditions, Schneider provides a practical roadmap for anyone ready to develop happiness as a sustainable inner resource rather than depending on external circumstances for contentment.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Practice Zen Buddhist meditation
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Discover Zen principles and teachings
- ✓ Develop practical self-improvement skills
- ✓ Explore the neuroscience of spirituality
- ✓ Learn practical meditation techniques
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life, zen buddhism
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- ISBN-13
- 9781937006396
- ISBN-10
- 1937006395
- Pages
- 108
- Language
- EN
