A Walk in the Wood

Part inspiration, part information narrative for our story is based on walking meditation, also known as mindful walking; an active practice that

requires you to be consciously aware and moving in the environment rather than sitting with your eyes closed.

Just as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo's mega-selling book (over 4 million copies sold

worldwide) provides readers with a life/spiritual philosophy embedded in the how-to of minimalism (with practical tips for de-cluttering of one's home), A Walk in the Wood provides a narrative grounded in the simple act of slowing down, observing what is around us, and being present.

Appealing to adults who are actively searching ways to join the JOMO movement (Joy of Missing Out and being

content just "being"), A Walk in the Wood also makes for a perfect gift for stressed-out family members

and friends.

Dr. Joseph Parent is a highly regarded expert in performance psychology working with athletes, actors, artists, and executives. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. He has studied, practiced, and taught Mindful Awareness since the 1970s in the lineage of the great Tibetan meditation master Venerable Ch gyam Trungpa, along with his friend and fellow author, Pema Ch dr n. Dr. Parent is the best-selling author of ZEN TENNIS: Playing in the Zone, and ZEN GOLF: Mastering the Mental Game, with more than a half-million copies in print, digital, and audio formats worldwide. He is a sought-after keynote speaker at a wide variety of businesses and associations events. He offers executive coaching, Mindful Awareness training, and sports psychology lessons by phone or video calls anywhere in the world. Dr. Parent teaches in person at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn and Spa resort in Ojai, California, where he makes his home.