Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk

Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk

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  • Create Date:2022-04-18 08:51:45
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Shunmyō Masuno
  • ISBN:0143136704
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Summary

Discover why 90% of your worries won't come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living。

Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was。 Isn't it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now。 By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace。 In Don't Worry, you will learn to:

- Lesson #1: stop comparing yourself to others--90% of your obsessions will disappear;
- Lesson #4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple;
- Lesson #10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing;
- Lesson #11: interpret things positively--you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not;
- Lesson #14: stop taking in too much information;
- Lesson #19: take a break from competition--it's the Zen way of avoiding anxiety;
- Lesson #24: act instead of worrying--things will definitely work out better。

By following this book's 48 simple lessons-and taking to heart the nearly 30 zengo, or Zen sayings, quoted throughout-you'll enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself。

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Reviews

Leah Chan

I found reading this book to be a very grounding experience, and thoroughly enjoyed it。 Although I have a lot of questions that remain unanswered, I think this book is a good insight for those new to Zen Buddhist teachings。 I think I would like to start each day with a lesson at a time for 48 days, as I think this would provide gentle reminders to carry reflections on these daily。 The artwork is also beautiful。

Sarah

I love the concept of this book and while there were some very good insights, I was surprised that it is actually geared specifically for someone working in the corporate world, which made it less relatable for me。 If you work in business, I do recommend it!I received an ARC from NetGalley。 The book will be released on June 5, 2022。