The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this timely guide to mindfulness, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk born in Korea and educated in the United States, offers advice on everything from handling setbacks to dealing with rest and relationships, in a beautiful book combining his teachings with calming full-colour illustrations. Haemin Sunim's simple messages - which he first wrote when he responded to requests for advice on social media - speak directly to the anxieties that have become part of modern life and remind us of the strength and joy that come from slowing down.

Hugely popular in Korea, Haemin Sunim is a Zen meditation teacher whose teachings transcend religion, borders and ages. With insight and compassion drawn from a life full of change, the bestselling monk succeeds at encouraging all of us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you.

I rarely read non - fiction, however I picked this little gem up for a little be of self pampering. This is a lovely little book, sectioned into different areas and is incredibly easy to read, not meant to be read cover to cover, just to be picked up here and there when you need time for yourself.

This is a thoughtful little book, which has some lovely quotes in that help you think about things, not too deeply but will help you slow down and reevaluate things in your life.

I really enjoyed this book and it will be one that I regularly pick up.