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The urban monk : Eastern wisdom and modern hacks to stop time and find success, happiness, and peace / Pedram Shojai.

Summary:

"We all struggle to discover satisfaction and contentment in the modern world and yet the more technology we use, the more things seem to get worse. What are we all missing? What will it take for us to find our centers? The calmness of Zen masters is attainable in today's fast-paced world, and with practice, you too can stop time, refuel, and focus on the things that really matter. The host of the popular Urban Monk podcasts reveals the secrets to finding an open heart, sharp mind, and grounded sense of well-being, even in the most demanding circumstances. Clear tools and exercises that can elevate your existence. Learn to honor your body with nutrition and shake free from addictions to toxic substances and experiences. Let your body and mind unwind each day with evening meditations, loosening exercises, and resting rituals that will keep any stress or unfinished business out of the bedroom, helping you sleep better so that your body can rejuvenate. Filled with priceless practices that you can use in your daily life, right here and now. There's no need to move or drastically change your current life. You can find peace within, and calm the chaos in your head. Live your life to the fullest. Drink from infinity, find peace and prosperity, and thrive in a modern world. Pedram Shojai is a qigong master, master herbalist, and doctor of oriental medicine."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781623366155 (hardcover)
ISBN: 1623366151 (hc.)
ISBN: 9781623369019 (softcover)
Physical Description: xiii, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York, New York : Rodale Press, distributed to the trade by Macmillan, [2016]
Distributor: [New York?] : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan.
Copyright: ©2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Stress : how do I dodge the bullets? -- Drinking from infinity : the art of mastering time -- Energy : why am I always so tired? -- What happened to sleep? -- Stagnant lifestyle -- Weight gain and negative self-image -- No connection with nature or things that are real -- Lonely despite being surrounded by people -- Never enough money -- Living a life with purpose.