num_pages: 322
description: In this landmark work internationally beloved teacher of meditation and one of the great spiritual teachers of our time (Alice Walker author of The Color Purple ) Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be instantly happy with the keys to inner freedom.Through his signature warmhearted poignant often funny stories with their a-ha moments and O. Henry-like outcomes Jack Kornfield shows how we can free ourselves wherever we are and whatever our circumstances. Renowned for his mindfulness practices and meditations Jack provides keys for opening gateways to immediate shifts in perspective and clarity of vision allowing us to grapple with difficult emotions ( Publishers Weekly  starred review) and know how to change course take action orwhen we shouldnt actjust relax and trust.Each chapter presents a path to a different kind of freedomfreedom from fear freedom to start over to love to be yourself and to be happyand guides you into an active process that engages your mind and heart awakens your spirit and brings real joy over and over again. Drawing from his own life as a son brother father and partner and on his forty years of face-to-face teaching of thousands of people across the country Jack presents a consomm of goodness heart laughter tears and breath nourishing and delicious (Anne Lamott author of Bird by Bird ). His keys to life will help us find hope clarity relief from past disappointments and guilt and the courage to go forward.
language: English
title: No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are
publisher: Atria Books