The Practicing Mind

Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life

By: Thomas M. Sterner

Narrated by: Thomas M. Sterner

Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Present moment awareness is an essential ingredient in life if one expects to experience any degree of authentic peace and contentment. It has been acknowledged for centuries as the cornerstone of spiritual awakening in all traditions of Eastern thought. In the West, however, it is still a relatively unrecognized concept for living.

The Western mind is always restless, never content with the moment. Its internal dialogue is always firing off thoughts filled with emotional content and pulling the individual out of the present and into the past or future. But individuals raised in Western culture are becoming increasingly aware of their overall sense of mental exhaustion, their lack of discipline and their inability to focus on demand. They are willing to expend the energy necessary to experience inner peace and a quiet mind that is waiting to follow the direction of their will. They are realizing that the endless struggle to fulfill the insatiable appetite of instant gratification is fruitless and tiresome at best. They are ripe for a new path in life and eager for a new set of instructions.

This is the purpose of The Practicing Mind. It comprehensively deals with helping the individual understand exactly what present-moment awareness is, how we are raised in a manner contradictory to this, and how we change our mindset to make this a part of our daily living. This book is accessible to listeners of all philosophical backgrounds. Regardless of your perspective, you will find the book's insights most compelling.

©2012 New World Library (P)2014 Thomas M Sterner

Great book to re-focus your life

Great book to read when you find yourself disatisfied with life and not really sure how to change.

This is going on my yearly re-read list!

I've read a lot of books on mindfulness but this one goes a bit deeper. The message builds as you continue to get further along in the book. I'm actively trying out the four S's right now. Highly recommended!

Simple but Practical

Lots of good ideas and perspective with some continuous examples that can be understood by most people.
This is a great starting place to begin a learning journey, and the author notes that this is indeed only the beginning.

great book with important lessons

The information provided in this short audiobook is very valuable and can have a lasting impact on those that read it.

A very helpful book

This book was so helpful that it changed my life..Learnt a lot through it.much 💕

Life Changing

Really amazing book that has changed my life by motivating me to develop healthier habits. It is packed with lots of great information that is easy to digest, and immediately begin incorporating into your daily life.

very clear and self changing

I have a lot to work on and consider. I truly appreciate the work that went into this book.

Loved it

I listened to this book as I was also listing to Eckard Tolle’s book about the Now. They relate well and discuss principles that have existed in philosophy for thousands of years. Different books with similar and vital concepts for the enjoyment of true living.

Great book to reset and get your kind set right

Great and easy read. A lot of simple lessons that help you adjust your thinking in the modern world.

Loved it!

Not what I was expecting, but there was so much that was helpful. My biggest take away is how slowing down actually helps you to be more effective and efficient and doesn’t actually make you slow. I also loved the fact that we are always having an internal dialogue and it’s okay to just observe and be be aware we don’t have to react. So many small treasures in this book.