What Is It All For? Exploring Life's Meaning, Mindfulness Meditation and Secular Spirituality

by Mark W. Gura

We think we perceive reality, but we live in our minds, in self-created realities, hypnotized by our conditioning and habitual ways of thinking. I am sure seekers will find much to support their efforts to awaken in this book. - Jack Elias, CHT, Author

Finally, a book about meditation and meaning in life that is based on reason, not religious or supernatural explanations... Provocative and truly inspirational! One of the best books I've ever read.- Rachel Patel

We often hear the charge, Wonder more. Be mindful and enjoy the moment. Be in awe of the magnificence of life. What is this awe, this wonder, this mindfulness that people talk about? Maybe you have come to feel that your activities, the money you make and the people you know fail to satisfy you. Or perhaps the opposite is true, and you have achieved life s every bounty, but despite the achievements, boons and amusements, you are still asking yourself, What s next? Is this all there is to life?
Most people have at least once contemplated the vastness of the universe, the beauty of a sunset and the stillness of a forest pond. Neuroscience finds that spontaneous acts of mindfulness decrease stress, depression and anxiety, increasing overall well-being. But studies also show that purposeful mindfulness techniques, such as vipassana or mindfulness meditation, are even more powerful.

In addition to the benefits listed above, mindfulness meditation re-wires the brain in a way that decreases physical pain and psychological suffering. What Is It All For? explores life's meaning, the power of mindfulness and the concept that spirituality does not require religion or belief in God(s), the afterlife, or the supernatural.

Explore these most important concepts with me, and choose those activities in life that lead to inner fulfillment. Imagine what your life would be like if you were not restricted by negative emotions and illusory roles. Take charge of your personal psychology, follow your dreams, and live in the moment to attain peace from within.

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality, Nonfiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

About the author

Mark W. Gura is a published author, speaker, and director in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. He started with Fortune 500 for-profit companies and later expanded into working in the nonprofit sector, promoting causes that drive positive change and create a meaningful global impact.