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Do you feel that there just aren't enough hours in a day? Could you use a little relaxation, without sacrificing productivity? Would you like to feel more ""real""? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you'll find the solution in the art of meditation. And the best part, says executive meditation coach Mark Thornton: you can do it ""in a New York minute."" In Meditation in a New York Minute, Thornton demystifies meditation and makes it accessible to all, as he presents his complete program of quick and effective meditation tools, including nineteen powerful techniques from the world's wisdom traditions distilled into ""micro-doses"" you can use between business meetings, while commuting, in the showerwhenever you have a free moment.
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About the Author
Mark Thornton has combined twenty-two years of spiritual seeking with fourteen years work in investment banking. His last post was as a Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for an American investment bank in London. Born to Australian parents in 1965, he was raised in Melbourne, attended a Jesuit school, and has a degree in Economics. He lives in New York and teaches international corporations Eastern relaxation techniques. He is the Project Director for The Global Health Institute, a nonprofit organization that aims to unlock the human value of capital. He directs a project to teach and test the bottom line impact to companies on implementing Eastern techniques to create drive, focus, and productivity.
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Useful little book, I have not read it all but so far so good? I think it will be useful to my studies
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Quote of the book: "Imagine a world where you could: De-stress effortlessly, Feel centered no matter what, Easily create an oasis of calm anywhere in your day, Feel powerfully connected to life, Begin to perceive stress as optional. All without changing anything from your busy schedule!"
I was a bit skeptical but the author actually delivers on his promises, with this small (140 pages) but well structured book.
This book is perfect for the absolute beginner, the very busy people and the more advanced meditation student. What I especially liked here is a good description of the potential pitfalls and the most likely "problems" you might come across while learning to meditate or while meditating.
The book is structured around 3 parts: the journey, the essentials, and the techniques. This again makes it very useful to read through as beginner or advanced meditator.
There are 20 meditation techniques illustrated in this book (each covered in 3-4 pages). Each meditation technique description starts with a background, benefits, description of the technique itself, tips and common problems some might experience learning or using the technique.
I understand the author wanted to cover 20 techniques to show you can practice meditation anytime and everywhere. Still if you happen to start with meditation I would suggest to start with 2-3 techniques max, as you probably get overwhelmed when attempting the 20 techniques shown here from the start (the author mentions this risk though). Less is more.
This is a really nice small book to get you started. Excellent done!
Techniques covered are:
1. Power breath
2. Breathing energy
3. Breath of Life
4. Chi Gung Breath for Calm
5. Body awareness
6. Total awareness
7. Eating with awareness
8. Walking with awareness
9. Showering with awareness
10. Commuting with awareness
11. Total awareness at the gym
12. Anchors I
13. Anchors II
14. Magnify Heart Energy
15. Magnify Wisdom
16. The Open Body
17. Chi Gung for Calm
18. White Light
19. Seeing the Good in All people
Bonus technique: Dealing with Anger
Similar books I recommend are:
- Full Catastrophe Living, by Jon Kabat-Zinn (more body/mind mindfulness related, still a great read)
- Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames, by Thich Nhat Hanh (on mindfulness and dealing with strong emotions; search also for Plumvillage, France or EIAB, Germany)
- Other books by Thich Nhat Hanh (as he has a great way to cover mindfulness with great empathy).
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: The Journey (Chapters 1-2)
1. Why Meditate....and Why Now?
2. Journey to your Heart
Part 2: The Essentials (Chapters 3-7)
3. The 8 Laws of Meditation
4. The 5 Secrets of Super Calm
5. The 11 Thieves
6. Seven sages for your Journey
7. Take time for Calm
Part 3: The Techniques (Chapter 8-15)
8. The path of 13000 steps
9. The path of the present
10. The path of remembering
11. The path of heart
12. The path of focus
13. The path of open body
14. The path of visualization
15. The ideal day: putting it all together
I was a bit skeptical but the author actually delivers on his promises, with this small (140 pages) but well structured book.
This book is perfect for the absolute beginner, the very busy people and the more advanced meditation student. What I especially liked here is a good description of the potential pitfalls and the most likely "problems" you might come across while learning to meditate or while meditating.
The book is structured around 3 parts: the journey, the essentials, and the techniques. This again makes it very useful to read through as beginner or advanced meditator.
There are 20 meditation techniques illustrated in this book (each covered in 3-4 pages). Each meditation technique description starts with a background, benefits, description of the technique itself, tips and common problems some might experience learning or using the technique.
I understand the author wanted to cover 20 techniques to show you can practice meditation anytime and everywhere. Still if you happen to start with meditation I would suggest to start with 2-3 techniques max, as you probably get overwhelmed when attempting the 20 techniques shown here from the start (the author mentions this risk though). Less is more.
This is a really nice small book to get you started. Excellent done!
Techniques covered are:
1. Power breath
2. Breathing energy
3. Breath of Life
4. Chi Gung Breath for Calm
5. Body awareness
6. Total awareness
7. Eating with awareness
8. Walking with awareness
9. Showering with awareness
10. Commuting with awareness
11. Total awareness at the gym
12. Anchors I
13. Anchors II
14. Magnify Heart Energy
15. Magnify Wisdom
16. The Open Body
17. Chi Gung for Calm
18. White Light
19. Seeing the Good in All people
Bonus technique: Dealing with Anger
Similar books I recommend are:
- Full Catastrophe Living, by Jon Kabat-Zinn (more body/mind mindfulness related, still a great read)
- Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames, by Thich Nhat Hanh (on mindfulness and dealing with strong emotions; search also for Plumvillage, France or EIAB, Germany)
- Other books by Thich Nhat Hanh (as he has a great way to cover mindfulness with great empathy).
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: The Journey (Chapters 1-2)
1. Why Meditate....and Why Now?
2. Journey to your Heart
Part 2: The Essentials (Chapters 3-7)
3. The 8 Laws of Meditation
4. The 5 Secrets of Super Calm
5. The 11 Thieves
6. Seven sages for your Journey
7. Take time for Calm
Part 3: The Techniques (Chapter 8-15)
8. The path of 13000 steps
9. The path of the present
10. The path of remembering
11. The path of heart
12. The path of focus
13. The path of open body
14. The path of visualization
15. The ideal day: putting it all together
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Meditation is not just "Sitting in the Lotus Position"
21 April 2005
Format:Paperback
I have always thought that I 'should' meditate... but who has the time? "Super Calm for the Super Busy" has taught me that you don't need to be in a quiet space looking like Buddha in the Lotus position for an hour a day, to achieve calm and awareness.
This is the perfect book for those with hectic schedules to learn techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, to achieve Super Calm. Since reading this superb book I have felt so much more in touch with myself, and everything around me...
The simple techniques create total awareness, inner calm and a quiet confidence.
I have just felt much happier with the world in general.
Highly recommended!
This is the perfect book for those with hectic schedules to learn techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, to achieve Super Calm. Since reading this superb book I have felt so much more in touch with myself, and everything around me...
The simple techniques create total awareness, inner calm and a quiet confidence.
I have just felt much happier with the world in general.
Highly recommended!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Practrical & inspiring - a must read for today's busy lives
21 Oct 2004
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be a very useful and easy to digest guide to meditative practices for calming the mind, nurturing creativity, rejuvenating the spirit, and nourishing the soul. Thornton's "Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy" is the kind of book that's well worth reading, whether you are an experienced meditator or one who is exploring meditation for the first time. I wish I had learned these techniques as a child. Simple to practice, the exercises in this book are of use to everyone. I highly recommend it!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Meditation - could it help you?
11 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
I have been involved with meditation and metaphysics for the past 20 + years. When I first heard about "Meditation in a New York Minute," I was very skeptical.
Being in the metaphysical field I have seen some pretty flaky theories presented by some even more out-there people. But because we can only learn when we stay open-minded, I took a chance and got myself a copy of Mark's, "Meditation in a New York Minute."
Let me tell you I am impressed. "Meditation in a New York Minute" is just what we need in the western life-style. The levels of stress are hitting all time highs. Stressors not only from the outer-world but from the internal world are everywhere.
When was the last time you had a vacation from your thoughts? Or were able to have a moment of emotional peace? A time when you could truly feel safe and at ease? Most people have been under so much pressure for so long they think it is normal. They have been numb for so long they no longer even know what they feel.
The good news is that there is a way out -- a way back to a more balanced life. "Meditation in a New York Minute" will give you back your life. So do not delay, get yourself a copy today.
Bryan Hood, author of "A Moment With Eternity"
Being in the metaphysical field I have seen some pretty flaky theories presented by some even more out-there people. But because we can only learn when we stay open-minded, I took a chance and got myself a copy of Mark's, "Meditation in a New York Minute."
Let me tell you I am impressed. "Meditation in a New York Minute" is just what we need in the western life-style. The levels of stress are hitting all time highs. Stressors not only from the outer-world but from the internal world are everywhere.
When was the last time you had a vacation from your thoughts? Or were able to have a moment of emotional peace? A time when you could truly feel safe and at ease? Most people have been under so much pressure for so long they think it is normal. They have been numb for so long they no longer even know what they feel.
The good news is that there is a way out -- a way back to a more balanced life. "Meditation in a New York Minute" will give you back your life. So do not delay, get yourself a copy today.
Bryan Hood, author of "A Moment With Eternity"
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