Review: “Mindfulness is an Important Key to Living an Ethical Life”
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
This latest book by Cyrus Thomson is a wonderfully done informative introduction into the practice and meaning of "Mindfulness" with simple yet serious depth. I was impressed on how the author tackled the subject in a manner that is "matter-of-fact' and coming from his own personal experiences. It is important that while Cyrus is hitting on tenets of Buddhism, he is not in no way imposing a dogma or a particular religion, rather, he is imparting a simple way to enjoy life to its fullest, losing the stress along the way, talk about a win-win.His approach reminds me of the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh in explaining the principles of the process of mindfulness, which is a major compliment. An excerpt from the book that reminds me of Thich Nhat Hanh is in washing dishes, "For instance, as you’re washing dishes, pay special attention to the warmth of the water on your hands, or the smell of the soap. Try not to think about anything else as you complete your task. Immerse yourself fully into this most mundane of circumstances." In getting lost in the moment, you experience the real meaning of being alive. When you are in the moment, in the now, there is no room for the mind to get cluttered up with senseless thoughts of worry that if you really think about it, are doing you no good and never produce any positive results.Cyrus Thomson's "Mindfulness Meditation for Busy Professionals: Unconventional Mindfulness Exercises to Cure Stress and Sustain Peace" is a guide that can be of benefit to anyone looking for a proved way to regain that inner peace we all wish for. As an author of several books on Buddhism, I commend Cyrus for a book well done in illustrating the art of Mindfulness in such a clear and concise manner. This is a great book for those who have never been introduced into the world of the East. In trying times, it is important to have tools like these in getting back to your inner center of peace. The best thing about it is anyone can do it, all it is, is a simple shift in your thinking. Yes, it's that simple, the quickest way to change your life is to change the way you see it. That is what this book provides.This is one book that I certainly endorse for those wanting an alternative to a simple way to achieve inner peace and an awareness to this incredibly beautiful world we live in. Cyrus, you did good! Thanks