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Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout
Navigate burnout, relieve stress, and reconnect with your inner joy with mindfulness and compassion practices inspired by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh
In this fast-paced, complex world, how do we uphold our ideals without burning out? How can we remain open and vulnerable while also ensuring our safety and protection? Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and journalist and leadership coach Jo Confino examine the modern diseases of busyness, overwhelm, and burnout, and how the power of mindfulness and compassion can help us when we run out of energy and inspiration to
Process sufferingRegain balanceSet healthy boundaries Rest and nourish ourselvesBring back more happiness and joy in our lives
Phap Huu and Jo Confino also offer ways to practice the authentic, loving, and courageous communication needed to break through and transform stressful situations in relationships at work and home.ÌýWith examples drawn from real life on the spiritual road, they share candid stories, timeless wisdom, and the simple yet effective practices they follow daily for a dynamic and balanced way of life.
In this fast-paced, complex world, how do we uphold our ideals without burning out? How can we remain open and vulnerable while also ensuring our safety and protection? Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and journalist and leadership coach Jo Confino examine the modern diseases of busyness, overwhelm, and burnout, and how the power of mindfulness and compassion can help us when we run out of energy and inspiration to
Process sufferingRegain balanceSet healthy boundaries Rest and nourish ourselvesBring back more happiness and joy in our lives
Phap Huu and Jo Confino also offer ways to practice the authentic, loving, and courageous communication needed to break through and transform stressful situations in relationships at work and home.ÌýWith examples drawn from real life on the spiritual road, they share candid stories, timeless wisdom, and the simple yet effective practices they follow daily for a dynamic and balanced way of life.
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Published October 22, 2024
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October 28, 2024
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When I first learned about Thich Nhat Hanh, I set out to read and absorb everything he has ever written. It was a time in my life when I was desperate for something to give me peace and to learn about who I am. When he passed, I felt a kind of loneliness that was new to me. Then I stumbled upon a podcast. I have been an avid listener of The Way Out Is In. Listening to Jo and Brother Phap Huu have such deep discussions about Thay’s teachings, and how they make them so easy to understand and adaptable to daily life has been life changing. Listening to Brother Phap Huu tell stories about his time as Thay’s attendant warmed my heart. When I heard they were writing a book, well, it was just the icing on the cake. The book makes it even easier to incorporate the teachings and it’s never out of reach. Thank you for this wonderful guide of mindfulness and for me, peace.
When I first learned about Thich Nhat Hanh, I set out to read and absorb everything he has ever written. It was a time in my life when I was desperate for something to give me peace and to learn about who I am. When he passed, I felt a kind of loneliness that was new to me. Then I stumbled upon a podcast. I have been an avid listener of The Way Out Is In. Listening to Jo and Brother Phap Huu have such deep discussions about Thay’s teachings, and how they make them so easy to understand and adaptable to daily life has been life changing. Listening to Brother Phap Huu tell stories about his time as Thay’s attendant warmed my heart. When I heard they were writing a book, well, it was just the icing on the cake. The book makes it even easier to incorporate the teachings and it’s never out of reach. Thank you for this wonderful guide of mindfulness and for me, peace.
April 15, 2025
This book is a GIFT. Everyone can benefit from reading this!
January 20, 2025
A great little book on the topic of overwhelm, busyness, and hurried through life. I'm gonna revisit it again and again, especially when I wait for the next episodes of the podcast, The Way Out Is In! The only gripe I have with the book is the separation between the texts from the two authors. I feel like it makes the reading experience a bit choppy, but come to think of it, I can't think of a better way to integrate their two stories together, so it is what it is.
January 5, 2025
Such a wonderful book for our busy modern times. Filled with personal stories and insights from Br. Phap Huu & Jo Confino, it was formatted like the podcast (which I also love) and their distinct voices came through. It also offers some practices that you can do in your daily life. Great little book.
March 20, 2025
This book is beautifully written, with insightful messages and relatable stories from both Br. Phap Huu and Jo Confino, encouraging a healthy perspective on work and offering practices for a mindful approach to transform overwhelm during busy times.
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