The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace
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Modern chaos meets ancient mindfulness techniques.
If the relentless pace of today's world has you feeling frazzled, The Urban Monk offers a refreshing lifeline. Imagine the secrets of Zen masters distilled into accessible, everyday practices that fit into your busy schedule. Pedram Shojai's guidance might just be the mental detox you've been seeking, helping you anchor in a sense of peace amongst the storm of modern life. It's practical spirituality for the contemporary seeker, promising a grounded path to well-being without uprooting your life.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace
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ISBN: 9781623366155
Authors:
Pedram Shojai
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date of Publication: 2016-02-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.76
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Modern chaos meets ancient mindfulness techniques.
If the relentless pace of today's world has you feeling frazzled, The Urban Monk offers a refreshing lifeline. Imagine the secrets of Zen masters distilled into accessible, everyday practices that fit into your busy schedule. Pedram Shojai's guidance might just be the mental detox you've been seeking, helping you anchor in a sense of peace amongst the storm of modern life. It's practical spirituality for the contemporary seeker, promising a grounded path to well-being without uprooting your life.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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