"A book the world needs right now–a tangible alternative to divisiveness, distractions, and despair. This is not theory but real practices to generate peace through breathing, walking, connecting with community, emotional healing, and everything in between. If you are a fan of Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King's non violent compassion in action – or if you are just tired of endless daily stress – let these inspiring stories and simple practices bring more peace and meaning to your soul."
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Dan Rather, award-winning journalist and author of
What Unites Us "Mindfulness as shared by these two monks is wilder than any episode of
Stranger Things. Right from the first pages we glimpse the power, majesty, and excitement of living deeply in the present moment. Breathing in, I set the phone down and lace up my boots, and breathing out, I take a journey with the lineage of Thich Nhat Hanh, headed nowhere in particular except this present, wonderful moment–the sum of our life."
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David Harbour, Tony Award-nominated actor and star of
Stranger Things "Refreshingly simple, these monks inspire a sense of presence and possibility, whether hiking in nature or moving graciously through life."
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Jack Kornfield, author of
A Path With Heart "This beautiful book brings us home to the natural world of the wilds of the heart and mind. Clear like the sky, beautiful like this earth, the stories and practices offered are a living treasure in our time."
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Joan Halifax, abbot of Upaya Zen Center and author of
Standing at the Edge "More than a guide to mindful hiking–this book is a path to healing, liberation, and rediscovering our essential interconnection with the Earth."
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Kaira Jewel Lingo, author of We
Were Made for These Times and coauthor of
Healing Our Way Home
