Love Breathing Walking Meditation

by Eric Munro

A grand spiritual adventure awaits outside your doorstep.
Come explore and take a walk with God down your street.

Using walks as a tool for spiritual development is largely untapped in the world. Yet a vast reservoir of potential awaits any spiritual seeker who chooses to utilize this wonderful tool. A love breathing, walking meditation offers a reliable, repeatable routine for experiencing a joyful, loving communion with the Divine, with God, with each walk taken.

With revelation, inspiration, exploration, and over a decade of trial & refinement the author has uncovered this simple, yet effective routine to help one commune with the Divine, with God during a half hour walk. It relies on a method to actively coax oneself into a state of divine communion, rather than trying to brute force oneself or alternately just idling hoping communion occurs. These coaxing concepts are general, they can be applied to many different spiritual practices beyond just walking.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Self Help

108 pages, Paperback

Published September 3, 2022

Reviews

[Octavia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Beautiful Surprise! I would love to share that I received this book because I was chosen as a "Giveaway Winner." Thank you, Goodreads! 🧡
My initial thought, "This book was Relaxing to read." It gives you steps and exercises on how to relax, meditate, and Breathe. Yet, There's much more within this pretty cover. And, I wouldn't each to ruin it for readers. However, I could literally feel my entire body become less tense as my reading picked up its pace through these pages. The way the Author wrote this book, Honestly EXLPORES any Readers curiosity... Bravo! Exactly what I needed at the Perfect Time. Thank you once Again!! ✨️

[Bailey Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, transformative, and spiritual meditation guide! The techniques included in this book truly helped me calm my mind and be more present. I loved the incorporation of not only finding God but loving God. This book definitely helps you see the brighter side of things in those crazy moments. It is a big stress reliever!

[samuel cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walking is key!

Wonderful book describing a practical method that actually works. Meditation like this energizes the heart amd brings one's body and universe back into balance. Truly this is the only essential skill that one needs: seek first the kingdom of God and EVERYTHING else will be added

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is unlike no other I’ve read. It gives you the tools for engaging in a routine with God every single day! It brought peace, relaxation, and God into my life more and
more every single day. If you want a closer relationship with the Lord, this book is the way to lead you there. It allows you to quiet your mind and let God come in. You don’t even have to be walking to do this!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This informative and calming book was won through a giveaway! It is filled with specific strategies to calm your mind while also physically keeping one's body in shape. As a regular Yoga enthusiast, I have also incorporated the strategies for meditation during the yoga class as well as during the Shavastana phase of the class. Thank you for this wonderful book!

[Brandon Allers · Rating 1 out of 5]

Favorite Quote: "Freedom comes... by attuning oneself deeply with the all-loving Inner Silence."
- Paramhansa Yogananda


BOOK INFO:
Publisher - Self-Published
Author - Eric Munro
Page Count - 125
Format - Paperback
Genre - Spiritual, Self-Help, Holistic Medicine, Meditation, Introspection
Title(s) - Love Breathing for College Students
Audience - NA 18+
ISBN 13: 979-8859707560

Summary: The Author shares their spiritual growth experiences by adopting conscientious breathing and walking exercises throughout daily tasks. Combining a deliberate focus on God as the anchor of personal well-being, The reader is challenged to try incorporating a little "Love Breathing" into what could otherwise be considered mundane life. It is suggested by the Author to try the various techniques in different settings as no two persons are the same. It stands to reason that no two walking locations or daily schedules will be able to incorporate each activity equally and that readers/practitioners should change things up from time to time.


Pros: Just over 100 pages, graphs, quotable quotes, clean white pages.

Cons: No professional endorsements or disclaimers for readers who might not be healthy enough to engage in breathing or walking exercises. There is no quick index of exercises for the reader to consult at a glance without this book.

Recommendation: Adherents of Judeo-Christian spiritual traditions looking to add a physical meditation dynamic to their inner development/self-awareness can add this as a companion piece to their regular scripture reading.

My Favorite Line: (Actually, another quote) " How long can the moth flirt near the mouth of the flame before their lips touch and the moth's soul becomes like a sun? How long do you think you can just flirt with Him before you dissolve in ecstasy?"
- Meister Eckhart



* Muladhara = Root Of Existance

(You bought it because the firewood was out of stock)

[AJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Please note: I won this in a GoodReads giveaway.

Overall, I think this was a good introduction to walking meditation. The instructions were easy to follow and I very much like the love breathing technique. I followed the techniques taught in the book a few weeks before writing this review and can say that I've enjoyed using them. I find that my seated meditation is a lot deeper after following the walking meditation.

One critique - I would have moved the final section of the book (which focuses on general meditation techniques) up before the walking meditation instructions. Having an overview of the foundation for regular meditation earlier made more sense to me.

Interested readers, please note: this book has a close focus on God, though the author does makes an effort to be inclusive. If you are not someone who is religious or follows the Abrahamic God, you may find yourself distracted from the instructions.

Otherwise, it's an easy to follow instruction book.

[Brent Soderstrum · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book through GoodReads First Read program.

I love God. I love to walk. I take my dog on a two-mile walk every day. I pray but have never meditated. This book was short but interesting. Munro gives you his background and how he developed his walking meditation.

The most helpful part of the book for me was the section on meditating beginners. I fell into that camp. Also helpful is the 14 sections covering what needs to be done to do the walking, breathing meditation program. I am attempting this. You are instructed to spend a week on each section and progress toward the full program in 14 weeks. I am working through this. I hope it works for me.

[Shell · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a Christian and someone who meditates, I was not enthralled with this book. I could never imagine getting into a deep, meditative state while walking. It just sounds too dangerous to me, unless you can find a flat, no tripping hazards, no traffic place to walk. Not possible in my rural area. While this may be a good way for mature believers to connect with God, new believers and seekers would probably get more joy by learning about all of the love and goodness of God. If one doesn't already know this in their hearts, how could they possibly find joy in a God they don't know? Many have misconceptions about God and how He loves us. Trying to connect with a God that one thinks will punish them or causes them pain would just drive them further away. #GoodreadsGiveaway

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely small meditation book that provides a means to practicing the presence of God, and by extension to the practice of LOVING God in every moment of daily life. The author’s recommendation to use walks as a tool for spiritual development is largely unknown, but the author spotlights how easily this tenet can be incorporated into daily life. A very inspiring, faith-filled book that will lead readers to look at walking in an entirely new way. Not only can walks provide needed clarity and exercise in life, but they can also be a vehicle to attain much needed inner peace.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the book very much and the extra that came with it. The author asks you to give it a week before reviewing. I gave it over a month. I found that the instructions, if you follow them to the letter, for me, put me in a better frame of mind to deal with things...

If you do not look for specifics, you'll be in great shape with this book. Again, I like the book very much but it needs another regimen if you're looking for ways to deal with deep seated problems.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this book seems well written and the author goes through the meditation step by step I could not get into the routine. I do a daily walk and connect with God during my walks, but following this meditation process seemed like too much work for me. I do not follow a meditation practice and thought this might be something to use to get into practice, but this process just seems too complicated for me. I do give credit to Eric for sharing a practice that works for him.

[Nancy Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personal experiences on meditating by author. I will try to be more conscious of practicing my walks in the manner of this author. Even as I read his book, I could feel that this would be very relaxing and meditative. I won this book through Goodreads and enjoyed all that he had to share. He also included a second book, Dharna's Cow, which was a bonus. Very personal ideas shared throughout.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Love Breathing Walking Meditation offers a serene and enlightening exploration of mindfulness, energy, and self-discovery. With practical guidance and spiritual wisdom, it’s a perfect read for anyone looking to deepen their practice, enhance their well-being, and connect with their inner self.

[Lezlin]

WOW PERFECT TIMING TO ASK ME ABOUT THIS BOOK!!! I JUST FINISHED READING IT. I TOOK MY TIME BECUASE I REALLY ENJOYED THE TIPS AND COMMENTS THAT ALLOWED BE TO TRY THEM WHILE CONTINUING TO READ THIS BOOK. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

[Meyka · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a Goodreads giveaway.

I love meditation and enjoyed learning more about walking meditation.

This book focuses on God, if you are not someone who is religious you could find it off putting.

[Ron Frampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to help practicing the presence of God.

[Daisy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is outstanding, I enjoy every minute of it. Very helpful. You must read it and really appreciate it. I loved it.

[Becky haxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read.

[Sue]

I was scheduled to receive this book on December 17th but to date, have not yet received///need to write a review when I get the book.

Please advise status

[LL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely little book to help you slow down and connect yourself to the larger world. It is simple and easy to understand. Very nice. Makes you feel good.

[Ashley Rawlings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I am not very spiritual, this was a nice and relaxing book to read.

[Rebecca Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get this book by a giveaway. It was a very relaxing, fast read. Although this technique doesn't work for everyone, he clarifies that in the very beginning.

[Jasmin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mediation while walking. As it says.

[Susan Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this!

[Lacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great meditation guide.
Simply put and easy to follow.
A nice add to a well-being section in one's personal library.

I won this awesome book 📖 through Goodreads here! 🌞