The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down [antikvár]

PROLOGUE As a Zen monk and former professor at a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts, I am frequently asked for advice on dealing v^^ith life's challenges. In addition to sharing my advice in person and over e-mail, a few^ years ago I began to answ^er questions over social netw^orking sites, as I enjoyed the feeling of making connections w^ith people. My messages were generally simple, straightforward, and short. I sometimes wrote directly in response to a real-life question, sometimes as a quick note to myself when I discovered interesting patterns of thought in mindfulness practice or in interactions with people. I also discussed the value of slowing down in our busy modern lives, as well as the