Don't Worry
48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk
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Publisher Description
Discover why 90% of your worries won’t come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living and How to Let Things Go.
Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn’t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only 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.
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Masuno (The Art of Simple Living), the head priest of a Buddhist temple, delivers a Zen approach to eliminating worry and anxiety in this straightforward guide. Masuno shares 48 teachings that encourage readers to "focus only on the here and now" and "leave behind" their troubles so that they might become "calmer, more relaxed, and positive." For example, the author recommends readers "pare down" their belongings because getting rid of material things stamps out the attachments that "cloud" one's thoughts. Touting the benefits of forging one's own path, Masuno says to stop comparing oneself to others and to "live by your own standards," which are developed through experience. The author tells how to let go ("focus on ‘now' "), stay mindful ("don't rush, don't panic"), embrace one's individuality ("accept your circumstances, whatever they may be"), and live in harmony with others ("admit errors right away"). Masuno's spare prose embodies his message, and though some of his lessons can feel trite ("live in the moment") others take an unexpected direction ("change the ‘air' in your home"). Even when the advice is familiar, Masuno's directness and wisdom make this worth a look.
