One Year Wiser: An Illustrated Guide to Mindfulness
Description
As we travel through the world, we are often faced with conflicts and challenges that cause unhappiness, fear, or anxiety. Meditation, or the practice of mindfulness, has the power to transform this negativity into feelings of love, compassion, and positivity. Here, illustrator and Zen Buddhist practitioner Mike Medaglia takes young readers on a journey of self-discovery. Exploring what mindfulness is and the benefits it can bring, you’ll discover a simple yet powerful truth: peace, contentment, and happiness are inside us already–all we need are the tools to access them. This smart, accessible, and beautifully illustrated guide will help readers master the art of living mindfully. Try it—and live a healthier, happier life.
Praise for One Year Wiser: An Illustrated Guide to Mindfulness
“There are some useful lessons here about increasing compassion and quieting spinning thoughts, and a moving passage exploring moving away from the ego.“
— Publishers Weekly
“This is an excellent read for beginners interested in mindfulness as well as current practitioners looking for new exercises and a fresh, beautifully illustrated perspective on the topic.”
— School Library Journal
“Mike Medaglia helps readers understand the tools that are already inside them with beautiful cartoon-like illustrations and words of wisdom.”
— Brightly