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Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy

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I have always thought that I 'should' meditate... but who has the time? "Super Calm for the Super Busy" has taught me that you don't need to be in a quiet space looking like Buddha in the Lotus position for an hour a day, to achieve calm and awareness.

This is the perfect book for those with hectic schedules to learn techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, to achieve Super Calm. Since reading this superb book I have felt so much more in touch with myself, and everything around me...

The simple techniques create total awareness, inner calm and a quiet confidence.

I have just felt much happier with the world in general.

Highly recommended!

I found this book to be a very useful and easy to digest guide to meditative practices for calming the mind, nurturing creativity, rejuvenating the spirit, and nourishing the soul. Thornton's "Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy" is the kind of book that's well worth reading, whether you are an experienced meditator or one who is exploring meditation for the first time. I wish I had learned these techniques as a child. Simple to practice, the exercises in this book are of use to everyone. I highly recommend it!

I have been involved with meditation and metaphysics for the past 20 + years. When I first heard about "Meditation in a New York Minute," I was very skeptical.

Being in the metaphysical field I have seen some pretty flaky theories presented by some even more out-there people. But because we can only learn when we stay open-minded, I took a chance and got myself a copy of Mark's, "Meditation in a New York Minute."

Let me tell you I am impressed. "Meditation in a New York Minute" is just what we need in the western life-style. The levels of stress are hitting all time highs. Stressors not only from the outer-world but from the internal world are everywhere.

When was the last time you had a vacation from your thoughts? Or were able to have a moment of emotional peace? A time when you could truly feel safe and at ease? Most people have been under so much pressure for so long they think it is normal. They have been numb for so long they no longer even know what they feel.

The good news is that there is a way out -- a way back to a more balanced life. "Meditation in a New York Minute" will give you back your life. So do not delay, get yourself a copy today.

Bryan Hood, author of "A Moment With Eternity"

Mark Thornton's book, "Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy" is easy to read and absolutely inspiring. I never imagined that I'd be able to meditate and be in touch with my calm center in the midst of hectic daily activity. Thank you Mark Thornton for sharing these techniques! When I finished the book, I had to call the Oprah Show to let her know she needs to have Mark Thornton share his valuable secrets with the world. He can provide a great service to many people who need to find ways to become more centered and stress-free in their busy daily lives.

A great read. I highly recommend it, especially to anyone who is super busy and desperately needs to de-stress. The book contains a wealth of practical tools and great insights on meditation. If you want to learn how to meditate but have no idea where to begin or you just want to be calmer and get a better handle on your hectic life then this is definitely the place to start. "Meditation in a New York Minute" gives you lots of simple, easy to understand tips on meditation, as well as a bunch of highly effective meditation techniques that will help calm even the most frazzled person. I loved it!

Calm Centered Relaxed Grounded Peaceful Open Be Delight

"Your mission is to stop thinking." ~Mark Thornton

How can you access a state of bliss in the middle of the day when you are stressed and under time constraints? Can meditation be incorporated into the busy workday by using techniques from the world's wisdom traditions?

Mark Thornton draws on his teachings from corporate seminars and condenses his lessons into the 8 laws of Super Calm and the 8 Golden Keys for flipping on compassion and insight in any situation. He explains how to withdraw from distraction and painful thoughts

Mark Thornton's relaxing and welcoming voice leads you through a number of healing techniques including power breath, breathing energy, serenity on a street corner, white light and magnifying wisdom.

Meditation in a New York Minute is a highly accessible collection of relaxation and life enhancing techniques with modern appeal.

Calm Centered Relaxed Grounded Peaceful Open Be Delight

~The Rebecca Review

In this hectic, 24/7 world, meditation is one of the last things for which most people have any time. This book shows a number of easy ways that anyone can do "mini-meditations" at any time during the day, and that take only one minute at a time.

Everyone has an area of calm deep inside themselves. Accessing that area will decrease stress, re-energize yourself, and enliven the spirit, without closing your eyes and sitting in a lotus position for hours.

Among the techniques are: breathing energy, ChiGung breath for calm, eating (or walking or commuting) with Awareness, magnify heart energy, magnify wisdom, seeing the good in all people and dealing with anger. Start with just one technique, and practice until it becomes second nature. Don't expect to "get" all of these techniques the first time.

This book also mentions quick things that can also be done by anyone at any time. Change your screensaver or cell phone display to CALM or PRACTICE CALM. Breathe in for four seconds, hold for one second, and breathe out for four seconds. Check the muscles in your forehead, and around your eyes, to see if they are relaxed. Massage them if needed. On the subway, imagine your spine is a tube of pure white light, growing brighter and more intense.

This is intended for busy people who don't want to read a lot of spiritual theory; they want to get right to How To Do It. The author is a former executive at JPMorgan, so he understands workplace stress. He has done a fine job with this book. It's simple, effective, and best of all, it's fast.

Although I am relatively new to meditation, I was encouraged to purchase this book by a caring individual who recognized my lack of time for a more traditional approach. The concise, bullet-pointed, style of writing really gets to the heart of the matter and I very much appreciate that. I am working on several of the techniques in the book and already I have noticed a difference in my level of calm (I am working towards much higher goals, but this is an excellent place to start). If you are short on time, but can at least read this short book, you will reap the benefits of that investment. I highly recommend this book!

"Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy" is a godsend of a book. It is that rare publication that speaks of deep and ancient practices in such a fashion that is accessible to the modern busy professional. In one word this book is "Practical".
Anyone who reads and practices the information found in this book will become more efficient and creative in their daily life, and maybe even achieve enlightenment. All without having to go and meditate in the Himalayas. Bravo!

MEDITATION IN A NEW YORK MINUTE, both in book and on CD, is a remarkable guide to meditation, successful thinking and responsible actions. Mark's invitation to meditate is gentle and persuasive. The use of inspiring quotes from spiritual leaders is motivational. The actual techniques that he presents are useful, doable and simple. I find listening to the CD life enhancing. Mark has the ability to invite his listeners into the ancient and deep practices of meditation and make it practical for the busy indiviual. His voice on the CD is kind and healing. The breathing techniques are simple. They can be performed through out your day and yet are profoundly relaxing and balancing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires calm, peace, harmony and contentment throughout their day, no matter what the chaos surrounding them may be.