Open Mind: Women's Daily Inspiration for Becoming Mindful [Paperback]

Diane Mariechild (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 1995

From the author of Mother Wit, the much-loved guide to women's spirituality, come crystalline daily readings that inspire and guide women toward mindfulness, compassion, and centered contemplation. Diane Mariechild's practiced insight leads readers through the year with guided visualizations, advice, parables, and quiet inspiration that draws seekers toward the serene and ancient wisdom of Buddhism. This is clear and intelligent spiritual companion contains a wealth of stirring quotes from such luminaries as Alice Walker, Marion Wright Edelman, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Pema Chödrön, Charlotte Joko Beck, and Maya Angelou. Their voices inspire Mariechild's graceful spiritual direction, which leads the Western mind toward a calm center and a compassionate engagement with the world.

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Meditation/Women's Studies

"There is only now, this moment, this flower...Look closely. Forget any other flower you have ever seen. Let this be the first flower." --from Open Mind

"I greatly appreciate the insight and wisdom to be found in Open Mind. Both the quotations and the editor's commentary offer the chance to step into each day replenished and widened-more fully awake, more fuly assenting to our own particular life." --Jane Hirshfield, author of Women in Praise of the Sacred

From the author of Mother Wit, the much-loved guide to women's spirituality, come crystalline daily readings that inspire and guide women toward mindfulness, compassion, and centered contemplation. Diane Mariechild's practiced insight leads readers through the year with guided visualizations, advice, parables, and quiet inspiration that draws seekers toward the serene and ancient wisdom of Buddhism. This clear and intelligent spiritual companion contains a wealth of stirring quotes from such luminaries as Alice Walker, Marion Wright Edelman, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Pema Chodron, Charlotte Joko Beck, and Maya Angelou. Their voices inspire Mariechild's graceful spiritual direction, which leads the Western mind toward a calm center and a compassionate engagement with the world.

About the Author

Diane Mariechild is the author of Mother Wit and Inner Dance. She leads workshops and lectures frequently on women and Buddhism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 1 edition (January 6, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062510932
• ISBN-13: 978-0062510938
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Daily Reader, December 17, 1999

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Vanessa H. Brown (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Open Mind: Women's Daily Inspiration for Becoming Mindful (Paperback)

This is an excellent daily reader for any woman wanting to become more spiritual-minded. I've used it for years! It will make a special gift for close friends.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book., July 24, 2011

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Harriet Hartley (New Braunfels, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Open Mind: Women's Daily Inspiration for Becoming Mindful (Paperback)

I read it every morning before I meditate. Mariechild chooses fascinating quotes from beautiful, wise women, then gives her own thoughts on the quote. Occasionally she is so deep, spiritual, and profound, that it goes a bit over my simple head. Still, every day, I get some rich message. The book was a gift from a friend, and now I've passed a copy onto another woman. Isn't that how it should be?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Resource of Strength, March 25, 2001

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"phoenix0" (New Castle, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews

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This incredible book of daily readings has enabled me to handle many difficult and confusing situations which I encounter at my place of work and elsewhere in life. The book provides clear and simple knowledge about ways to "change our minds" and become mindful of the place of balance within each of us. Highly recommended.