Fear: A Powerful Guide to Overcoming Uncertainties and Personal Terrors, and Finding Peace and Freedom from Anxiety, by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
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End the constant cycle of stress and anxiety, stop worrying about the future, and start thriving in the present—A moving guide to a more mindful life from bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh
Most of us live in a constant state of fear—of failure, of our past, of illness and aging, of losing the things we treasure most, and of never discovering our most authentic self. But it doesn’t have to be this way, promises renowned Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless.
By offering mantras, meditations, breathing exercises, and ancient wisdom, Fear guides us through practical exercises for:
· Transforming crippling uncertainty into clarity
· Acknowledging and harnessing emotions while relinquishing their control
· Communicating with compassion and understanding
· Utilizing the immense power of community during times of struggle and hardship
· Trusting the spiritual process and reconnecting with our internal guiding light
The worries of the past and the anxiety of the future disappear as we discover the power of the present moment. Restore balance, find lasting happiness, and take control of your own journey by live freely and fearlessly.
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ASIN : 0062004735
Publisher : HarperOne
Publication date : March 4, 2014
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062004734
ISBN-13 : 978-0062004734
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.4 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #30,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Zen Spirituality #121 in Meditation (Books) #604 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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10 reviews for Fear: A Powerful Guide to Overcoming Uncertainties and Personal Terrors, and Finding Peace and Freedom from Anxiety, by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
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BL –
Great book
I think this has come to be my favorite book by this wonderful person. Certainly among my favorite books for its insight into meditation, self-knowledge, and the ability to live with sanity. Really outstanding book. I am humbled by it. I go back to it again and again, like I do with The Power of Now and Mindfulness In Plain English and Jane Robert’s The Nature of the Psyche.
J. Penton –
One of my absolute favorite books
This is a fantastic book. I am not a Buddhist, but this is one of my absolute favorite books and can easily be the main guide for how you live your life. It doesn’t just cover fear, it covers all difficult emotions and gives you a tips for taking care of them. I wish I read this 20 years ago. I have read this book at least 7 times. Note: I have had a life long struggle with anxiety and this is the most helpful book I have ever read with regards to managing anxiety and I have read many books on the subject.
Leah the Ginger –
I really have enjoyed reading Thick Nhat Hanh
I really have enjoyed reading Thick Nhat Hanh. I really love the wisdom of Buddha. What I enjoy most about Thich Nhat Hanh writing is he is also very spiritual and respects the Christian faith. He to is connected to Christians. I myself Love the teaching of Jesus and I find that Thich Nhat Hanh writing helps me grow in my faith both in understanding the Creators love, & the teaching of both Jesus & Buddha. Most importantly he dose not sway someone to believe what he does but rather he encourages the reader in their faith (whatever that is: Christian, Buddhist or other), and thier relationship with the creator by being mindful, being present in every moment and facing their fears. This book addresses many different kinds of fears, from personal relationships to dealing with death. Understanding our own fears gives us freedom to love more deeply every person we meet. After all the greatest Universal Law and commandment ever given is to LOVE -ONE-ANOTHER. I hope you find deep peace and love in his book. I highly recommend it.
Jdiesel77 –
Easy Read that is nice to add to your collection
Why are we afraid? Well, for one thing, we are all afraid deep down of one thing-annihilation ( well, to be honest, I was afraid of trying to spell annihilation also !) We are afraid of many things really-being unloved, going broke, losing our jobs. Really though, if you ask yourself the question, why am I afraid of being made fun of? Let’s get to the bottom of this. If someone makes fun of me, that means they don’t like me. If they don’t like me, then others won’t like me. If others don’t like me, I will have no one. If i have no one, I will be miserable and alone. If i am miserable and alone, I will die. If seems dramatic when I write it all down, but if you really dig deep, this is the real reason why we feel bad when someone doesn’t “love” us. If i get fired, I’m unloved. If you get dumped, you feel unloved. Being loved is one of the basic human needs. We all have this basic desire to just survive. Stop looking at every moment of suffering as something that drums up old feelings. The past is gone. When we get anxious, we live in the future, When you are depressed, you live in the past.Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us to be mindful. To accept our past. To realize, we are all pieces of the same puzzle. He reminds us , we will die. Everyone we love, will die. Absolutely nothing is permanent. We can’t take anything with us, yet every day we try and accumulate more. More money, more fame. We do this because we believe the more we have, the better we will feel. The better we feel, the less we will die. This is obviously not true. Once you accept impermanence, and accept the fact that one day, we will get old and die, then you will really find peace, It’s not from accumulation. Peace comes from acceptance of the inevitable. This all may sound morbid, but this is the essential beliefs of Buddhism. There is no birth and no death.Anyway, I am probably getting a bit deep for this review. I think any read by Thich is a great read. He has a calming style in his writing and his books put things in perspective. I prefer his “Miracle of Mindfulness,” but i think this is a quick easy read that is a nice addition to anyone’s spiritual journey. The reason I took a star off is because I think it gets a little weird at points. There are some good meditations in here, but there are points where he says, sit down, and talk to your inner child by pretending they are sitting across from you. Maybe some may enjoy this, but I just felt strange attempting to do it. Anyway, I hope you all find peace in your never ending journey!
BT Stevens –
A Path that is Possible
This book gives practical exercises that are helping me deal with anxieties endemic to modern life. What I admire about the author’s techniques, is that they do not require purchases of equipment or programs; all that is required is the ability to breath, the desire to practice the techniques recommended, and an open mind. Highly recommended.
Carl –
Book arrived in standard packaging same as previous orders of books. Delivery time is slightly longer than usual expectations but I have never lost a shipment from bookdepository yet. Only need to manage my own expectations of fear of losing my order.
Georges Tormen –
I read a lot, but really a lot, always with the same desire to know, to evolve, to learn and unlearn the knowledge that lives within me, and to appreciate what I have and which comes to me from past and present life, to love the people around me and who return it to me well, to help in the measure of my means, and in what enhances my existence.The book “Fear” moved me, took me to the heart: I felt deep inside myself what I hadn’t discovered or couldn’t insist on.I feel myself transforming and discovering my claim to be and to know.Not only do I now see, more and more, all the fragility of my existence, but also what is my void, my gap, my passage to this existence, and then this other passage to another state.I recommend this book and others like “Anger” and “Silence”.Je lis beaucoup, mais vraiment beaucoup avec toujours le même désir de savoir, d’évoluer, d’apprendre et de désapprendre les connaissances qui m’habitent, et, apprécier ce que j’ai et qui me vient de la vie antérieure et présente, aimer les personnes qui m’entourent et qui me le rendent bien, aider dans la mesure de mes moyens, et, dans ce qui bonifie mon existence.Le livre “La Peur” m’a bouleversé, m’a pris au coeur : j’ai senti au plus profond de moi ce que je n’avais pas découvert ou sur lequel je n’ai pas pu découvrir ou voulu insister.Je me sens en transformation et je découvre ma prétention d’être et de savoir.Non seulement, je vois désormais et de plus en plus toute la fragilité de mon existence, mais aussi ce qui est mon vide, ma béance, mon passage à cette existence, puis cet autre passage vers un autre état.Je recommande cette lecture et celle des livres comme “La colère” et “Le Silence”.
Truthseeker –
Very well written, with lots of good advice. You will get to know yourself better as you read the book.
Funky times –
Es un libro sencillo y bello. La lectura es calmada y el mensaje es claro. Todo muy bien resumido y centrado en ofrecer un mensaje de paz al lector. Apetece leer y practicar de manera tranquila, sin prisas. Creo que es una buena manera de iniciarse en algo tan sencillo y complicado como prestar atención a tu respiración.
Devi –
A beautifully written book that offers practical wisdom/steps to deal with your fears. The first thing I felt was the genuineness of the author – written in simple language, the book immediately gives us a sense of devotion the author has, to really help a person overcome her fear. I started to feel very peaceful, even as I was reading the simple, yet effective and powerful prayers.Here too, “mindfulness” plays a big part and forms the key to Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings, his philosophy. Though a quick read, a one time read isn’t enough as this ‘conversation’ will take us through our deepest fears, our most vulnerable self and to properly digest these perspectives ; a few re-reads might be required..