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Zen: How to Live a Zen Lifestyle in a Modern Society
Are you happy? No, seriously, are you happy? When that alarm clock rings in the morning, do you dread starting your day, or are you excited to see what today brings? You see, the difference between those who are happy, and those who are not, comes down to one simple thing. Yourself. As cliché as it may be, and as many time as it may have been said, the truth remains, people who are happier with themselves, are happier in life.
I would like you to think about the happiest person you know. Now, I would like you to ask yourself, why is that person so happy? Are they in love? Are they wealthy? Are they content, or do they strive for more? Happiness comes from many, many, different places. Happiness is also different for each and every one of us. What makes one person happy may or may not make another person happy, and do you know what? That’s okay. That is important to remember as you read on. Finding your inner Zen is all about finding your own happiness, and not worrying so much about trying to make everyone else happy. After all, you can’t make others happy, until you are happy with yourself. If you would like to wake up happy every morning, and learn how you can channel your own inner Zen, especially in today’s society, please read on.
I would like you to think about the happiest person you know. Now, I would like you to ask yourself, why is that person so happy? Are they in love? Are they wealthy? Are they content, or do they strive for more? Happiness comes from many, many, different places. Happiness is also different for each and every one of us. What makes one person happy may or may not make another person happy, and do you know what? That’s okay. That is important to remember as you read on. Finding your inner Zen is all about finding your own happiness, and not worrying so much about trying to make everyone else happy. After all, you can’t make others happy, until you are happy with yourself. If you would like to wake up happy every morning, and learn how you can channel your own inner Zen, especially in today’s society, please read on.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2016
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November 19, 2022
Nearly once every year (maybe more than that), I go through a phase of obsession with all things self-improvement. It appears we are entering another season.
That being said, this was a decent little introduction to all things Zen. There are some pretty regular (and obvious) typos, but that's really the only problem I saw with the book. To be honest, you can read over most of those, unless you're really bothered by such things.
That being said, this was a decent little introduction to all things Zen. There are some pretty regular (and obvious) typos, but that's really the only problem I saw with the book. To be honest, you can read over most of those, unless you're really bothered by such things.
February 22, 2017
Just terrible
Author has a simplistic pop culture understanding of Buddhism, and the writing is very poor and reads like a sixth grade essay run through Google translator from English to Chinese and then back again
Author has a simplistic pop culture understanding of Buddhism, and the writing is very poor and reads like a sixth grade essay run through Google translator from English to Chinese and then back again
December 8, 2018
Really enjoyed this book
So many good ideas and I'm seeing small changes in the way I deal with difficult situations. Thanks to the author for helping me to look at things differently
So many good ideas and I'm seeing small changes in the way I deal with difficult situations. Thanks to the author for helping me to look at things differently
September 17, 2017
Good
I enjoyed this book. The author was clear and succinct. I found it easy to read and to understand. I also found this book to be full of practical advice on how to be zen.
I enjoyed this book. The author was clear and succinct. I found it easy to read and to understand. I also found this book to be full of practical advice on how to be zen.
January 26, 2018
Good Book
This was a good book full of ideas and suggestions on how to live a Fuller yet calmer Zen style life.
This was a good book full of ideas and suggestions on how to live a Fuller yet calmer Zen style life.
February 1, 2020
The simple way of living 😇
Helped me out of my negative mind and was able to see change by myself. Thanks for this one .
Helped me out of my negative mind and was able to see change by myself. Thanks for this one .
January 15, 2025
Awesome book to change your perspective
I absolutely love the book. The Zen lifestyle is everything you need to succeed in life. Go read tje book and start practicing Zen.
I absolutely love the book. The Zen lifestyle is everything you need to succeed in life. Go read tje book and start practicing Zen.
December 15, 2016
Zen book
Very good book for opening up your eyes on how to live a Zen life style ,I think you're going to like it to.
Very good book for opening up your eyes on how to live a Zen life style ,I think you're going to like it to.
October 15, 2016
Good Advice
This book is full of good advice. It was an easy read and had a lot of helpful suggestions. I would recommend this book.
This book is full of good advice. It was an easy read and had a lot of helpful suggestions. I would recommend this book.
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