Discover why 90% of your worries won’t come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living.Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn’t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace. In Don’t Worry, you will learn to: Lesson #1: stop comparing yourself to others―90% of your obsessions will disappear;Lesson #4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple;Lesson #10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing;Lesson #11: interpret things positively―you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not;Lesson #14: stop taking in too much information;Lesson #19: take a break from competition―it’s the Zen way of avoiding anxiety;Lesson #24: act instead of worrying―things will defi
'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly__________Slow down and find happiness by shifting your every day habits and perspectives.Drawing on centuri
Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen.In clear, practical, easily adopted lessons—one a day for 100 days, each presented opposite a page adorned by only a minimalist line drawing, giving readers an opportunity to relax with a deep breath between lessons—renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to teach you how to Zen your life. Discover how…lining up your shoes after you take them off can bring order to your mindputting down your fork after every bite can help you feel more grateful for what you havespending time barefoot can strengthen your bodyplanting a flower and watching it grow can teach you to embrace changegoing outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory.With each task, you will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by making small changes to your life