The Gift of Presence
A Mindfulness Guide for Women
(Sprache: Englisch)
A practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life's storms.
Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In...
Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In...
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A practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life's storms.Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, Caroline Welch takes readers on a mindfulness journey to help them de-stress and cultivate inner peace. According to Welch, you do not need countless hours sitting in silence to be more present in your life--the key is to practice mindfulness wherever you are and whenever you can.
The Gift of Presence guides readers in developing four innate capacities we all possess that will allow us to become more resilient and centered in our lives--even when life is throwing all that it has at us:
Presence: the ability to remain firmly in the present moment; to be fully aware of what's happening as it's happening.
Purpose: the personal meaning that gets us going and gives direction to our lives.
Pivoting: an openness to change that allows you to switch direction if that is what is needed.
Pacing: the awareness that it is impossible to do everything we want or need to do all at once; the ability to take life one step at a time.
This life-changing book reveals that you already hold in your hands the keys to a more harmonious life--you simply need to look within.
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As I was rushing through the airport to catch a flight, phone in one hand, handbag over my shoulder, trying hard not to spill my coffee as I maneuvered through the early-morning crowds, the cover of a magazine showing an elephant teetering on an exercise ball caught my eye. I only read the first two words of the headline: Forget balance . . . , but that was all I needed to see. I stopped to buy the magazine. It turned out to be the Harvard Business Review. What was it about those two words forget balance that made me feel calm, peaceful, and deeply relieved? After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized that I was constantly swimming up-stream to attain some magical balance in my life, both personally and professionally. The prospect of abandoning the search felt freeing. After all, balance suggests a state of equilibrium between two things. But who has just two things to balance in life? As women of all ages and stages are called upon to play more and more roles, we often feel overwhelmed, on edge, and depleted. Most of us serve as command central for multiple life domains. We have more tasks than time, which means more juggling than balancing. Simultaneous demands and high expectations imposed not only by others but also by ourselves have led to pervasive multitasking and our ongoing, futile quest for balance all of which are exhausting us.
Is there anything that can help make us be more calm and less chaotic? More at ease and less burdened? More focused and less distracted? Are there some things that we might already be doing and ways of being that are important for us to continue for our well-being? The answer is a resounding Yes! The mental state of Presence can provide exactly what we need in our lives.
Presence is a calm, clear, open, receptive state of mind that can also simply be called mindfulness or mindful awareness. It s being aware by paying attention to what s going on as it s happening without getting carried away
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by our judgments or opinions. Presence is a free, natural resource that is available to us anywhere and at any time. No special equipment is required. Being more mindful or present can create many research-established enhancements in our lives, from our medical health to our relationships. Presence can reduce stress and build resilience. When we are present, we are mind-fully aware of life s ups and downs, strengthening our ability to not only handle difficulties, but also be more joyful.
Mindfulness embodies a dynamic, active process of growth and change, a way of being present in order to make informed and ef-fective choices when it comes to embracing the many and diverse yet interconnected dimensions of our physical, mental, and social well-being. Take a moment to consider how it would be for you to . . .
be on autopilot less often.
say the right thing at the right time more often.
be empowered to say no without guilt.
spend less time in unhelpful thought loops.
Believe it or not, these are all within your reach. We ll be discussing how being present can, over time, become our default way of being, more and more often.
Here s an example of Presence applied to your everyday life: Think of a time when you said the wrong thing and you knew it as soon as you spoke the words. We ve all had this experience. Words once expressed can t be taken back. But what if you could take a split-second before acting to respond, rather than just react? Think of it as placing a tiny but powerful buffer between the trigger of what was said to you and your response. It s the difference between blurting something out reactively and responding mindfully.
I wrote this book with the intention of making the why and the how of mindfulness clear, accessible, and sustainable for anyone won-de
Mindfulness embodies a dynamic, active process of growth and change, a way of being present in order to make informed and ef-fective choices when it comes to embracing the many and diverse yet interconnected dimensions of our physical, mental, and social well-being. Take a moment to consider how it would be for you to . . .
be on autopilot less often.
say the right thing at the right time more often.
be empowered to say no without guilt.
spend less time in unhelpful thought loops.
Believe it or not, these are all within your reach. We ll be discussing how being present can, over time, become our default way of being, more and more often.
Here s an example of Presence applied to your everyday life: Think of a time when you said the wrong thing and you knew it as soon as you spoke the words. We ve all had this experience. Words once expressed can t be taken back. But what if you could take a split-second before acting to respond, rather than just react? Think of it as placing a tiny but powerful buffer between the trigger of what was said to you and your response. It s the difference between blurting something out reactively and responding mindfully.
I wrote this book with the intention of making the why and the how of mindfulness clear, accessible, and sustainable for anyone won-de
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Autoren-Porträt von Caroline Welch
Caroline Welch is the CEO and Co-founder with Dr. Dan Siegel of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, California. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School with a master's degree from the University of Southern California, she started her career in law as a corporate litigator. Welch has served as a Los Angeles County court-appointed mediator, as well as in house counsel at MGM Studios and Spelling Entertainment Group. She began her mindfulness practice forty years ago while working in Japan as an English teacher for three years. Welch provides lectures and workshops to enhance well- being in our personal and professional lives. She and her husband live in Santa Monica with their dog Charlie, and have two adult children.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Caroline Welch
- 2021, 288 Seiten, Masse: 13,9 x 20,9 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0143132148
- ISBN-13: 9780143132141
- Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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A gift for us all filled with practical insights about the power of mindfulness. ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
This is an important, eye-opening book. . . . Caroline Welch offers pragmatic mindfulness exercises to discover one s purpose in life, to summon the courage to change direction if necessary, to set priorities, and to let go of what simply can t get done in order to cultivate inner peace and harmony.
SHARON SALZBERG, New York Times bestselling author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness
In this inspiring guide, Caroline Welch synthesizes wisdom from across cultures and walks of life,
drawing from her own remarkable, yet relatable life and the experiences of dozens of women.
ELISSA EPEL, PhD, professor at the University of California San Francisco, and New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Telomere Effect
It s so easy to forget what matters and race through our decades. Caroline Welch s wise and clear
book shows us how mindful awareness can give us back our life. This fresh and entirely accessible
guide will help you reconnect to your true purpose, call forth your inner resourcefulness, and
awaken the fullness of your heart.
TARA BRACH, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion
Caroline Welch offers us a timely prescription for vitality and resilience for women and men in
an age of distraction, providing a scientifically sound and accessible path to clarity in our busy
lives. . . . This accessible guide harnesses the research findings of how being present with open
awareness can transform your medical health and even slow the aging process.
MARK HYMAN, MD, head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center
for Functional Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? and Food: What the Heck Should I COOK?
If you have an
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ongoing mindfulness practice and especially, if you do not like me Caroline
Welch s The Gift of Presence is the book you didn t know you needed. It s like a cup of tea with a
friend on a rainy afternoon a very wise, gentle, informed friend. You simply walk away feeling
better, glad to have it in your life and looking forward to opening it again and again.
SALLY FIELD, actor and author of In Pieces
I am always looking for that one book that can help a regular, busy person understand and
develop a practice of presence, mindfulness, and heartful living. I found it in Caroline Welch s_
The Gift of Presence.
ELIZABETH LESSER, cofounder of Omega Institute and New York Times bestselling author of Broken Open
In The Gift of Presence, you will find permission and support for what matters.
JACK KORNFIELD, author of A Path with Heart
Written with warmth and grace, this deeply touching book is a beautiful exploration of mindfulness in everyday life. Grounded in research, it is full of useful suggestions for a wide range of situations. All along, you feel the author s own presence with you, friendly and encouraging, honest and practical, heartfelt and clear.
RICK HANSON, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness and Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
"The Gift of Presence shows us that we can be with the many feelings that our very full lives will generate, from frustration to fear, and through it all we grow our capacity for connection, fulfillment, and joy. What a true gift for every season of life.
AMISHI JHA, Neuroscientist and Associate Professor, University of Miami
In The Gift of Presence Caroline Welch sets out to distill reams of peer-reviewed science about mindfulness into plain, clear advice.
Publishers Weekly
"The Gift of Presence is a wonderful guide for anyone seeking a greater sense of happiness, harmony, and purpose in life."
ANDY PUDDICOMBE, cofounder of Headspace, and author of The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
The Gift of Presence offers a brilliant roadmap for living a life of greater clarity, wisdom and peace. It weaves together deep insight, rigorous science and practical tools for how mindfulness can help us reconnect with what we value most and live meaningful lives.
SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University, and author of Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain
Welch s The Gift of Presence is the book you didn t know you needed. It s like a cup of tea with a
friend on a rainy afternoon a very wise, gentle, informed friend. You simply walk away feeling
better, glad to have it in your life and looking forward to opening it again and again.
SALLY FIELD, actor and author of In Pieces
I am always looking for that one book that can help a regular, busy person understand and
develop a practice of presence, mindfulness, and heartful living. I found it in Caroline Welch s_
The Gift of Presence.
ELIZABETH LESSER, cofounder of Omega Institute and New York Times bestselling author of Broken Open
In The Gift of Presence, you will find permission and support for what matters.
JACK KORNFIELD, author of A Path with Heart
Written with warmth and grace, this deeply touching book is a beautiful exploration of mindfulness in everyday life. Grounded in research, it is full of useful suggestions for a wide range of situations. All along, you feel the author s own presence with you, friendly and encouraging, honest and practical, heartfelt and clear.
RICK HANSON, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness and Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
"The Gift of Presence shows us that we can be with the many feelings that our very full lives will generate, from frustration to fear, and through it all we grow our capacity for connection, fulfillment, and joy. What a true gift for every season of life.
AMISHI JHA, Neuroscientist and Associate Professor, University of Miami
In The Gift of Presence Caroline Welch sets out to distill reams of peer-reviewed science about mindfulness into plain, clear advice.
Publishers Weekly
"The Gift of Presence is a wonderful guide for anyone seeking a greater sense of happiness, harmony, and purpose in life."
ANDY PUDDICOMBE, cofounder of Headspace, and author of The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
The Gift of Presence offers a brilliant roadmap for living a life of greater clarity, wisdom and peace. It weaves together deep insight, rigorous science and practical tools for how mindfulness can help us reconnect with what we value most and live meaningful lives.
SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University, and author of Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain
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