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Don't worry, 48 lessons on relieving anxiety from a Zen Buddhist monk, Shunmyo Masuno ; translated by Allison Markin Powell

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Don't worry

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Shunmyo Masuno ; translated by Allison Markin Powell

48 lessons on relieving anxiety from a Zen Buddhist monk

"Put yourself at ease with this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide to reducing anxiety and living worry-free by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living. Can you think of a time when you were worried about something, but then a random comment or occurrence made you realize how insignificant it was, and you were amazed by how much lighter you felt? We often allow ourselves to be frightened by shadows that aren't really there. As renowned Zen Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno says, 90 percent of our worries won't come true. The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, we free ourselves from unnecessary anxiety or worry, and our mind will be at peace. In Don't Worry, you will learn to: act instead of worrying-things will definitely work out better; stop comparing yourself to others-90 percent of your obsessions will disappear; interpret things positively-you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not; stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing; stop taking in too much information; take a break from competition-it's the Zen way of avoiding anxiety; remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple. The goal is to reduce, to let go, to leave behind. By doing so, you'll discover a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself"--, Provided by publisher

Foreword -- Part one: Reduce, let go, leave behind. Don't delude yourself -- Focus on "now" -- Don't burden yourself or drag yourself down -- Pare down your belongings -- Just be, as you are -- Take off your colored glasses -- Be gracious -- Recognize limitations -- Part two: Concentrate only on things you can achieve here and now. Reconsider the obvious -- Don't rush, don't panic -- Respond positively -- Cherish the morning -- Live by your own standards -- Don't seek out the unnecessary -- Shine wherever you find yourself -- Don't go against your feelings -- Make your evenings calm -- Part three: Step away from competition and things will fall into place. Don't fixate on victory or defeat -- Keep at it, slow and steady -- Experience gratitude -- Use the right words -- Let young people take charge -- Accept your circumstances, whatever they may be -- Do today's things today -- Don't simply run away -- Be more tolerant -- Go with the flow -- Don't talk just for the sake of talking -- adjust your breathing -- Change the "air" in your home -- Part four: Surprising tips for improving relationships. Cherish your connections -- Make good connections -- Yield to others -- Don't wield "logic" -- Spend ten minutes a day in nature -- Make people want to see you again -- Admit errors right away -- Don't hesitate to ask for help -- Be a good listener -- Don't base decisions on profits and losses -- Part five: Change how you worry about things and your life will change for the better. Money -- Getting older -- Old age -- Love -- Marriage -- Children -- Death -- One's end

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Do not worry