Mindfulness in Nature

Penned from the breathtaking natural setting of the Mohonk Mountain House, Mindfulness in Nature compiles the most thought-provoking words and works of preeminent nature writers, including Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Burrows. Featuring meditative writings, practical exercises, and enduring words of wisdom from the best and brightest minds, Mindfulness in Nature provides a simple way to bring a mindful perspective on nature into your daily life.

Serving as a source of both emotional support and personal guidance, Mindfulness in Nature helps readers separate themselves from their busy lives, and allows them to engage in a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with the natural world around them. Simple and accessible, Mindfulness in Nature affords readers access to wisdom from dozens of notable authors, performers and celebrities on the important themes of nature, spirituality, simple beauty and wholesome living.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Little Book, Big Idea Series was created to provide everyday people with useful wisdom to improve their lives. Each book in the series is beautifully crafted both inside and out. From simple yet profound presentation to high quality printing, these books are meant to be read, shared, and cherished.

Nina Smiley, Ph.D., has made it her life’s work to bring mindfulness to real people in the real world. After earning her doctoral degree in psychology at Princeton University, Nina taught at the University of Maryland and worked for the American Psychological Association before her path led to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY (www.mohonk.com), a unique Victorian castle resort founded in 1869, where she is now Director of Mindfulness Programming. Nina’s work in mindfulness has been seen in O, the Oprah Magazine, Shape, Real Simple, Marie Claire, and The New York Times. Nina leads programs and teaches private classes on simple and effective mindfulness meditation techniques that can be used anytime and anywhere.

David Harp, M.A., is the author of more than two dozen books on the mind and mindfulness, including Mindfulness To Go: How to Meditate While You’re On the Move! and Neural Path Therapy: How to Change Your Brain’s Response to Anger, Fear, Pain, and Desire. David travels the United States and the world helping organizations work more co-operatively, more creatively, and with less stress. His work has been featured on television and radio programs including Good Morning America and NPR and can be seen at www.thethreeminutemeditator.com.