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by Charles A. Francis (Author)
Transform Your Life and Relationships with the
12 Steps of the Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Through the clear instructions and simple exercises, you will gain a solid foundation of this time-tested ancient practice, and get the results you want. Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple explains the exact meditation techniques in an easy-to-follow process. It then gives you tips for enhancing your practice.
Foreword by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English.
In today's world, many people are coming to the realization that searching for happiness through achievements and material possessions simply adds to their rising stress levels, only bringing them more chaos and unhappiness.
As they are forced to re-evaluate the direction of their lives, they begin searching for an alternate road to happiness and inner peace. This is why millions of people are taking up the practice of mindfulness meditation.
True inner peace only comes through the realization of who you are at the deepest level, and development of the inner strength to meet life's challenges. When you are ready to be truly at peace, Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple will show you the way.
Through this new and unique 12-step approach, you will learn how to:
- Overcome the stress of daily life
- Improve your health and well-being
- Heal the emotional wounds from your past
- Improve your relationships with loved ones
- Discover your true potential
And when you see for yourself that you're connected with the rest of humanity, loneliness and insecurity will disappear forever.
"In a hands-on style, this book effectively cuts through common obstacles to the practice." --Sharon Salzberg, author of New York Times best seller Real Happiness
Author Biography
Charles A. Francis is the cofounder and director of the Mindfulness Meditation Institute. He has studied the practice of mindfulness with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. For over 18 years, he has worked to help people find inner peace through mindfulness meditation.
Charles has published numerous articles, and is the author of the ebook, Mindfulness in the Workplace: How Organizations Are Using Mindfulness to Lower Health Care Cost and Increase Productivity.
Charles has a master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University, with a focus on health care management and policy. He has worked for the North Carolina State Senate in writing health care legislation. He has a background in accounting and business management, and has served as CEO of ITC, an international telecommunications company.
Charles is a speaker and consultant, and has a passion for helping people and organizations realize their full potential through the practice of mindfulness. He leads workshops and retreats in Raleigh, NC where he resides. To learn more about him and the Mindfulness Meditation Institute, visit: www.MindfulnessMeditationInstitute.org.
