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Meditation Express : Stress Relief in 60 Seconds Flat

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This book is not a introduction to meditation. It contains some seperate ideas that could be used to meditate upon, but I found the title "Meditation Express" misleading.
This is a book for meditating people who like to have some more ideas to meditate upon. I suggest you look in the excerpts of the book, this is all the book contains for the rest of the pages.

This is the first book on meditation that I have found applicable in my daily life. The authors don't require that I wear special robes, decorate a room or designate hours of my day to reach a calmer, more focused state. Instead, they provide a recipe for confidence and success with their simple meditations in my daily life, sprinkled well with humor and topped with lightness. It's charming reading in addition to being so useful.

When first looking at "Meditation Express" I thought-it's too long-I don't have the time to read it to relieve my stress. But a couple of minutes a day reading and then thinking about it and practicing has eased everyday stress and reminded me to center myself. Humor, puns and silliness make this book a pleasure to read and to give-while adding a bit of assistance to coping with it all. Every page has a simple thought that wishes you well-in mind and body.

Meditation Express is a great resource for novice and experienced meditators alike. The authors have many creative ideas that teach meditation techniques for people who really want to meditate but always somehow find a way to not have the time. The book is great because you can pick it up when you have only a few minutes and get a useful exercise in just a short time, and even have time leftover to do the meditation. I gave copies to several of my friends and family who I know are stressed out with too much to do, and need ways to decompress. It makes a sweet gift!!
Nancy and Michael have a great career ahead of them as teachers and writers. Thanks for the book!

A wonderful guide to a quick escape from the daily grind. The 60 second meditations allow you to imagine, hear, and feel the way you might like yourself to be. This is excellent for those wishing to experience meditation for the first-time. It's easy, quick, and can free the mind because you remove the stress at hand and gain a quick perspective of the big picture. By being able to observe the big picture, you can obtain a sense of inner balance. It's a mind quieter for a peaceful night's sleep. Enjoy!

I recommed this book to any teacher who is having difficulty with focusing student's attention at the beginning of class. Carrots on page 66 would be excellent for pre-writing focus. Really Seeing, on page 6 is also excellent.
As a teacher of drama, I often tried to convince young actors the importance of focusing their minds on their characters while acting. Sixty second meditations are perfect pieces for students to use as practice, either at the beginning of each class, or as homework assignments. I start with the "Pink Elephant" duo as they are particularily effective.
I recommed this book to any teacher who is having difficulty with focusing student's attention at the beginning of class. Carrots on page 66 would be excellent for pre-writing focus. Really Seeing, on page 6 is also excellent.
The quotes are useful for writing on the blackboard at the beginning of the day and often evoke laughter (always a good way to start a class)and discussion.
This book could use the quote on page 75 to describe itself. "Come quickly, I am tasting stars," as it is a STAR choice for teachers.

Meditation Express is wonderfully simple and simply wonderful! It's deceptively quick and easy, insightful and witty, and every single page holds a gem. In fact, it's a perfect volume to pick up and flip open any time you need to destress. The tips and techniques enable you to take a nourishing breath, get to your center, and move forward into the day with clarity, vitality, and grace. It's powerful and empowering, it's pleasurable and fun, and it works!

This book is nice, concise, and filled with spice. It's excellent for the person who would like to meditate, but doesn't seem to have the time. It's easy to pick and choose among the many suggestions given. The authors (Mike & Nancy) are right on!

This book is excellent for helping people to destress themselves quickly. It is easy to read and understand.

As a fan of both Michael's Key West newspaper column, as well as Nancy Butler-Ross's meditation teaching, I anxiously awaited this book, and was not disappointed! A great read: entertaining, humorous, witty, and best of all-- helpful. The meditations are are enlightening, fun, and brief enough not to be overwhelming like many meditation books I have read. I very highly recommend this book to everyone!!!!