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ARNIE KOZAK is the founder of Exquisite Mind, a consultation service for individuals, the community, healthcare and other professionals, and corporations. Exquisite Mind teaches mindfulness, the art and skill of living in the present, as a vehicle for managing stress and enhancing quality of life. He was also a Clinical Fellow in Psychology at the Harvard Medical School, where he completed his doctoral training. He lives in Burlington Vermont." ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Arnie Kozak I find that it is largely a matter of knowing when to push and knowing when to relent. The rest of it is taking care of the foundation that supports y…moreI find that it is largely a matter of knowing when to push and knowing when to relent. The rest of it is taking care of the foundation that supports your writing whatever that happens to be for you. For me, it is meditation, exercise, and writing practice. There are times when I treat writing like a public meditation session. I sit down in front of the computer and I set a timer. I don't get up until the timer goes off. It's the same discipline as public sitting. I won't get up and go to the bathroom, check the refrigerator, or peak at my phone when doing meditation. There are other times, especially when I am fatigued, where wisdom dictates that I step away from the writing and do something else. Maybe I'll just check out or maybe I'll do some organizing of files or office that will indirectly support my writing. These are also times when doing my daily disciplines of meditation, qigong, or other exercise can be very useful. (less)

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Arnie Kozak As an introvert, writing nurtures my solitude. I enjoy spending the time alone that writing requires. Sometimes, though, I like to be alone amidst oth…moreAs an introvert, writing nurtures my solitude. I enjoy spending the time alone that writing requires. Sometimes, though, I like to be alone amidst others and then I'll grab my Air and go to a public place and write such as a restaurant or bar. The writing life allows me to spend a lot of time at my home in the mountains with my dogs and that is the best part. (less)

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	Buddhism 101: From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding the Principles of Buddhism (Adams 101 Series) 3.79 avg rating — 630 ratings — published 2017 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Awakened Introvert: Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World 3.49 avg rating — 207 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Everything Buddhism Book: A complete introduction to the history, traditions, and beliefs of Buddhism, past and present (Everything® Series) 3.95 avg rating — 129 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Everything Essential Buddhism Book: A Guide to the Fundamental Beliefs and Traditions of Buddhism, Past and Present (Everything® Series) 3.83 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness 3.91 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2009 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mindfulness A to Z: 108 Insights for Awakening Now 4.17 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Timeless Truths for Modern Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to a More Focused and Quiet Mind 4.30 avg rating — 33 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge: Maximize the Advantages of Being an Introvert - At Home and At Work (Everything® Series) 3.49 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	108 Metaphors for Mindfulness: From Wild Chickens to Petty Tyrants 3.97 avg rating — 31 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Swing Like You Don't Care: Mind Fitness for Exquisite Golf 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Buddhist Wisdom for Living Today: Zen and Buddhism 101

An unexpected book arrived in the mail the other day. A gift from my friend’s at Wisdom Publications. Zen Master Raven: The Teachings of a Wise Old Bird. by Zen Master human form, Robert Aitken.

Here the koans are told by and to animals of the forest: raven, porcupine, owl, woodpecker,...

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