{"product_id":"9781683647898","title":"Glimpses of Being : A Training Course in Expanding Mindful Awareness","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGlimpses of Being\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Diana Winston\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the full spectrum of mindfulness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of us have tried mindfulness meditation: where we concentrate closely on the breath or other object of attention. \"But awareness spans a much wider domain,\" teaches Diana Winston. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast to effortful and focused practice lies \u003ci\u003enatural awareness\u003c\/i\u003e—a state of peace, connection, and ease. If you've ever been absorbed in the flow of a sport, a walk in nature, or an artistic activity, then you've had a taste of this effortless and expansive experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eGlimpses of Being\u003c\/i\u003e, this pioneering meditation teacher invites us to explore the full landscape of presence, with a special emphasis on natural awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, you'll first learn about the wide range of mindfulness practices, from focused to flexible to natural awareness. Then, through an engaging variety of guided meditations, Winston helps us to experience them firsthand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With awareness, no practice is 'better' or 'superior,'\" she explains. \"Each one is helpful for different times and complements the others.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession One: The Spectrum of Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSession Two: Focused Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSession Three: Flexible Awareness, Part 1 - Investigative Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSession Four: Flexible Awareness, Part 2 - Choiceless Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSession Five: Natural Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSession Six: Natural Awareness in Daily Life \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor beginners, seasoned practitioners, and even those who've struggled with conventional mindfulness meditation, these supportive sessions open the way to illuminating new realms of being—and show us how to create our own foundation for lifelong discovery, enjoyment, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781683647898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40804725260494,"sku":"9781683647898","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_f7d81464-98d0-4beb-b6a8-085cb8acfec0.jpg?v=1642579641","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781683647898","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}