How Now: 100 Ways to Celebrate the Present Moment

by Raphael Cushnir, Pornchai Mittongtare

From the Buddha to Ram Dass, sages have extolled the benefits of living in the "now." But what exactly does that mean and, more importantly, how's it done? In How Now , Raphael Cushnir demystifies the concept of living in the present moment and offers 100 easy, specific practices designed to bring awareness to our thoughts and actions. Readers participate in inspiring, life-affirming activities, ranging from redefining friendships to forging forgiveness, or even revisiting such simple childhood pleasures as blowing bubbles. Evocative color photography lends further inspiration as Cushnir, a popular contributor to O, The Oprah Magazine , offers practical and appealing encouragment for creating a more joyful here and now.

Genres: Philosophy

120 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not read the book in its entirety but it is fun to thumb through this and look at ideas for being "in the moment". Many of them I feel are obvious, but there is always room for a new thought. For example: spin and crawl are two good ones!

[alpine alpine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring book with 100 practical suggestions and meditation prompts, together they offer a wide variety of exercises to practice the awareness of the Now. A book not to read through, but to return to again and again for fresh ideas.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good ideas to focus on the now... 100 in tiny type was overkill & felt redundant.
Better: Highlight 30 best... in larger type, with an inspirational picture & quote to accompany each. This

[Bonita Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently looked thru this book at a local gift shoppe.. One of those books that's not a necessity, but it's a book I want to own one day.

[Karin]

This book was on the shelf in a cabin in the woods near Yosemite. Every day, I read a page and carried a lesson with me. It was written beautifully.