The Lost Art Of Silence

Author : Sarah Anderson
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781645472162

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The Lost Art of Silence by Sarah Anderson Pdf

A unique celebration of silence—in art, literature, nature, and spirituality—and an exploration of its ability to bring inner peace, widen our perspectives, and inspire the human spirit in spite of the noise of contemporary life. Silence is habitually overlooked—after all, throughout our lives, it has to compete with the cacophony of the outside world and our near-constant interior dialogue that judges, analyzes, compares, and questions. But, if we can get past this barrage, there lies a quiet place that’s well worth discovering. The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that’s all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to transform us. This celebration of silence invites us to widen our perspective and shows its power to inspire the human spirit in spite of the distracting noise of contemporary life.

Author : Amber Hatch
Publisher : Piatkus Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Mindfulness (Psychology)
ISBN : 034941811X

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The Art of Silence by Amber Hatch Pdf

Author : David L. Ulin
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781570617218

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The Lost Art of Reading by David L. Ulin Pdf

Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.

Author : Ximena Vengoechea
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780593087060

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Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea Pdf

“Full of revealing, instantly applicable ideas for leveraging your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses.” —Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife For many of us, listening is simply something we do on autopilot. We hear just enough of what others say to get our work done, maintain friendships, and be polite with our neighbors. But we miss crucial opportunities to go deeper—to give and receive honest feedback, to make connections that will endure for the long haul, and to discover who people truly are at their core. Fortunately, listening can be improved—and Ximena Vengoechea can show you how. In Listen Like You Mean It, she offers an essential listening guide for our times, revealing tried-and-true strategies honed in her own research sessions and drawn from interviews with marriage counselors, podcast hosts, life coaches, journalists, filmmakers, and other listening experts. Through Vengoechea’s set of scripts, key questions, exercises, and illustrations, you’ll learn to: • Quickly build rapport with strangers • Ask the right questions to deepen a conversation • Pause at the right time to encourage vulnerability • Navigate a conversation that’s gone off the rails Now more than ever, we need to feel heard, connected, and understood in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Warm, funny, and immensely practical, this book shows you how.

Author : David L. Ulin
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781632171955

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The Lost Art of Reading by David L. Ulin Pdf

The new introduction and afterword bring fresh relevance to this insightful rumination on the act of reading--as a path to critical thinking, individual and political identity, civic engagement, and resistance. The former LA Times book critic expands his short book, rich in ideas, on the consequence of reading to include the considerations of fake news, siloed information, and the connections between critical thinking as the key component of engaged citizenship and resistance. Here is the case for reading as a political act in both public and private gestures, and for the ways it enlarges the world and our frames of reference, all the while keeping us engaged.

Author : Katrina Goldsaito
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316271295

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The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito Pdf

"Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all.

Author : Justin Duerr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 0997372990

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The TEMPLE of SILENCE by Justin Duerr Pdf

A monograph on the forgotten visionary artist Herbert Crowley, who exibited in the Armory Show alongside Picasso, was published in the New York Herald alongside Winsor McCay, and then mysteriously vanished.

Author : Pamela Paul
Publisher : Crown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780593136775

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100 Things We've Lost to the Internet by Pamela Paul Pdf

The acclaimed editor of The New York Times Book Review takes readers on a nostalgic tour of the pre-Internet age, offering powerful insights into both the profound and the seemingly trivial things we've lost. NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE AND THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS • “A deft blend of nostalgia, humor and devastating insights.”—People Remember all those ingrained habits, cherished ideas, beloved objects, and stubborn preferences from the pre-Internet age? They’re gone. To some of those things we can say good riddance. But many we miss terribly. Whatever our emotional response to this departed realm, we are faced with the fact that nearly every aspect of modern life now takes place in filtered, isolated corners of cyberspace—a space that has slowly subsumed our physical habitats, replacing or transforming the office, our local library, a favorite bar, the movie theater, and the coffee shop where people met one another’s gaze from across the room. Even as we’ve gained the ability to gather without leaving our house, many of the fundamentally human experiences that have sustained us have disappeared. In one hundred glimpses of that pre-Internet world, Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, presents a captivating record, enlivened with illustrations, of the world before cyberspace—from voicemails to blind dates to punctuation to civility. There are the small losses: postcards, the blessings of an adolescence largely spared of documentation, the Rolodex, and the genuine surprises at high school reunions. But there are larger repercussions, too: weaker memories, the inability to entertain oneself, and the utter demolition of privacy. 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet is at once an evocative swan song for a disappearing era and, perhaps, a guide to reclaiming just a little bit more of the world IRL.

Author : Tristan Gooley
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781615192427

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The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals - and Other Forgotten Skills (Natural Navigation) by Tristan Gooley Pdf

Turn every walk into a game of detection—from master outdoorsman Tristan Gooley, New York Times-bestselling author of How to Read a Tree and The Natural Navigator When writer and navigator Tristan Gooley journeys outside, he sees a natural world filled with clues. The roots of a tree indicate the sun’s direction; the Big Dipper tells the time; a passing butterfly hints at the weather; a sand dune reveals prevailing wind; the scent of cinnamon suggests altitude; a budding flower points south. To help you understand nature as he does, Gooley shares more than 850 tips for forecasting, tracking, and more, gathered from decades spent walking the landscape around his home and around the world. Whether you’re walking in the country or city, along a coastline, or by night, this is the ultimate resource on what the land, sun, moon, stars, plants, animals, and clouds can reveal—if you only know how to look! Publisher’s Note: The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs was previously published in the UK under the title The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs.

Author : Tracy Wilde
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781501156304

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Finding the Lost Art of Empathy by Tracy Wilde Pdf

Pastor Tracy Wilde reflects on the absence of empathy in today’s world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well, in this timely and refreshing guide. Achieving meaningful relationships and cultivating lasting connections with others are often some of the most valuable experiences of our lives. So why can it sometimes feel so difficult to relate to the people around us if we all share the same human desire to bond? In Finding the Lost Art of Empathy, Tracy Wilde addresses the reasons why we struggle with showing empathy toward others and explains why we ultimately avoid it—and even avoid contact with others altogether. She explores the different facets that have promoted isolation instead of community and provides the antidote for a more unified, loving, and empathetic society. Inspirational and encouraging, Wilde inspires us to self-reflect and remove whatever obstacles from our lives that may be blocking our way to true fulfillment in our relationships—and living life the way God intends us to.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595218882

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The Lost Art of Living by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sakyong Mipham
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780451499431

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The Lost Art of Good Conversation by Sakyong Mipham Pdf

Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet's highest and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice to help us increase our attentions spans, become better listeners, and strive to appreciate the people around us. In this easy to understand and helpful book, Sakyong Mipham provides inspiring ideas and practical tips on how to be more present in your day-to-day life, helping us to communicate in ways that elevates the dignity of everyone involved. Great for families, employees and employers and everyone who spend too much time on Facebook, Instagram, and feel "disconnected" in our "connected" world, Good Conversation is a journey back to basics.

Author : Patricia Briggs
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698195813

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Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs Pdf

In the #1 New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy’s bond with the pack—and her mate—is broken, she’ll learn what it truly means to be alone... Attacked and abducted in her home territory, Mercy finds herself in the clutches of the most powerful vampire in the world, taken as a weapon to use against alpha werewolf Adam and the ruler of the Tri-Cities vampires. In coyote form, Mercy escapes—only to find herself without money, without clothing, and alone in the heart of Europe... Unable to contact Adam and the rest of the pack, Mercy has allies to find and enemies to fight, and she needs to figure out which is which. Ancient powers stir, and Mercy must be her agile best to avoid causing a war between vampires and werewolves, and between werewolves and werewolves. And in the heart of the ancient city of Prague, old ghosts rise...

Author : Pico Iyer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781476784724

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The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer Pdf

Explores why modern-day technology is making people more likely to retreat into solitude and quiet, with growing numbers of people practicing yoga, meditation and tai chi and even taking an “Internet Sabbath” where online connections are shut down for a day. 50,000 first printing.

Author : Austin S. Camacho
Publisher : Intrigue Publishing, LLC
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781940758169

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The Lost Art Assignment by Austin S. Camacho Pdf

Taking on a case that sounded simple, Morgan Stark and Felicity O'Brien are tasked to retrieve two high-value paintings but it quickly becomes more complicated. Using past connections, the ex-mercenary and the former jewel thief go undercover as part of J.J. Slash's growing crime empire. Slash, a 17-year-old gangster with some unique ideas about crime and capitalism is at the center of a war to reshape the criminal system of New York City. To stop the battle, Stark and O'Brien are relying on their special gift, a psychic link that alerts them to danger. But danger comes in many forms in J.J.'s world. The team will need luck and skill to survive gangsters, killers, and attacks from the most unexpected sources.