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Moment by Moment: The Art and Practice of Mindfulness

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Mindfulness has given me the tools to practice "meditation in action." In other words, how to take the awareness achieved during meditation and apply it to my every day life. Dr. Braza's book, "Moment by Moment," is a wonderful introduction for anyone interested in finding out about mindfulness, as well as a daily companion for those already practicing it. I think the most important ingredients of this book are in the practical, concrete suggestions on how to practice mindfulness during the many activities of the day. It is very easy to get "lost" in our busy world, but by learning to become aware of our breath, we are able to be more conscious of the present moment. Dr. Braza's book offer's us the opportunity to increase this moment by moment awareness.

William Wright, Chairman, Board of Directors, Mindfulness Practice Center, Inc.

I have read Moment tby Moment cover to cover many times and find new informations with each read. I have a copy of Dr. Braza's book at my office and in my home as it constantly provides me with reminders and lessons on how to live a fuller life by being truly present in my daily activities. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone.

The author of this book describes many practical applications of mindfulness and how to use it in one's everyday life. I found a wealth of information on how to reduce stress, enhance concentration and live more joyfully. I recommend this book to all my students and clients. It's clear, concise and informative without the Eastern jargon or slant. I love this book. Jack Curtis, Professor of Health Science, UW-La Crosse

A nice little book full with suggestions for reflection and mindful practice. This would be a useful introductory guide for those who are beginning to explore the topic of mindfulness and would like to learn how it could be applied to their lives.

For me personally the book lacked depth in discussing the presented topics, with most chapters only containing a few pages.

Dr Christine Maingard, Author of 'Think Less Be More:Mental Detox for Everyone'

I am a student of Jerry Braza's and have taken several classes with him; it was his Healthy Relationships class that made me want to read this book. This book was everything I thought it would be. It is simple, straightforward, but not lacking in insight - which is very much the way Jerry lives his life. This book gives simple activities to do in order to relieve stress and to be mindful of staying in the now. Gold Star!

I noted that quite a lot of books about the art & practice of mindfulness are generally written with esoteric connotations. I have found this particular one to be rather pragmatic.

Although it has less than hundred pages, I like the straight talk writing style, and plenty of question time for pondering & reflection for the reader.

As Bruce Lee, whose fists shook the martial world, once said, "Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you must do!" The author has suggested many simple exercises to apply the practice of mindfulnesss to our daily lives. In this respect, he has done a great job.

I highly recommend this book for those seeking the profound rewards of stress-free lifestyle, improved health, & greater peace of mind.

This book was a bit disappointing. It's a small, short book and for the price I really expected more. A good portion of the pages were filled with blank space and quotes. It might be a good book if you're just starting to look into mindfulness living but if you've read other books on the subject you'll find alot of the content only slightly different from what you've already read.

Dr. Braza has defined Mindfulness in a way that non-Eastern thinkers can identify with. He offers practical advice on how to cultivate mindfulness in today's fast-paced world. This book is excellent for beginners to this topic as well as lifetime students of mindfulness and the art of living moment by moment.

Dr. Jerry Braza conducted a stress reduction seminar at my company, employing concepts from this book, and was quite effective. His major focus was upon warming your hands, willing your hands and fingers to feel heavier so that blood would flow to them and cause the temperature to rise. He used a small card that measured stress with color codes, and you placed your thumb on the card to ascertain your stress level. If you were really stressed out, the card stayed black -- but if your hands were extremely warm, the card turned blue. Advanced students concentrated upon warming different fingers to different stress levels merely by concentrating. One finger might turn the card blue, while another turned it green. You must be careful not to leave your card on top of the refrigerator, though, because the heat from the refrigerator will turn the card permanently blue if you leave it there long enough. Jerry seemed to be very relaxed in class. It's obvious he doesn't work in a corporate environment with deadlines. At least he practices what he preaches.

This is a lovely book, heartfelt and practical. As Psychologist, I find a wide variety of my clients find it helpful.

Linda Olsen Webber