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Soulfulness: Deepening the mindful life
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'Brian Draper is Britain's foremost popular spiritual thinker; he has no equals in linking the inner with the political and personal outer. This is a remarkably practical exploration of elusive yet core elements of our existence.' - Oliver James
The beauty of mindfulness is that it's incredibly simple both to 'get' and to practise. And the results - increasingly backed by
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Published
May 19th 2016
by Hodder & Stoughton
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Very shallow and not inspired at all. The author may not deeply understand what mindfulness is. The author's point of view is, as if he found that soulfulness is more important than mindfulness. It does not go deeper into the topics.
I thought this was an excellent book which marries the practices and concepts of mindfulness with a Christian perspective. Draper speaks knowledgeably about both the Christian and mindful traditions, talking about the connections with Christianity and Buddhism, and shows how certain parts of the Bible, such as the Gospels and Psalms are inherently mindful in their outlook. He focuses a great deal on the importance of nature, and us all feeling part of nature, and provides some great, simple tips
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This book is less about being spiritual and more about being soulful. It will help you connect with yourself in a way you may have never done before. Recommended.
I like the way the author suggests practical ways to be mindful about what is happening around you and be present wherever you are. Because of the way different faith traditions have apprehended disciplines such as mindfulness, there is a suspicion of the practice. This is understandable but unnecessary. Although the author ...more
I like the way the author suggests practical ways to be mindful about what is happening around you and be present wherever you are. Because of the way different faith traditions have apprehended disciplines such as mindfulness, there is a suspicion of the practice. This is understandable but unnecessary. Although the author ...more
I found this book incredibly helpful. I recommend reading it slowly so you can gain maximum benefit. This is a great way to go deeper and prayerfully into mindfulness.
Loved this book, a way of linking mindfulness and faith.
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