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Peace is Every Step

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I bought Peace is Every Step about eight years ago. I read it and re-read it. I've dog-earred pages and highlighted it to death. Thich Nhat Hanh has taught me the value of the present moment as well as new levels of personal responsibility, not by lecturing or sermonizing, but by explaininng the value of mindfulness, compassion, and the need to see our actions and inactions in context of all of humankind's behavior. This wisdom has helped me become a more loving person. Becoming a more loving person has enhanced my life beyond measure and I recommend it to every open-minded person.

Throughout history there have been a handful of truly great thinkers who possess the ability to distill some of life's mysteries into a simple, readable, and yet profound format. Teacher Hahn is most certainly among them. Yes, there are sections of the book that will strike a chord in those interested in Eastern philosophy, however the work in total will be of interest to all,and a valuable addition to any library. It is beautifully written, with an economy of laungauge that only adds to its appeal. With themes as varied as inspiring world peace through the transformation of each individual, to chatting with a leaf, Hahn entreats us to open our minds to all viewpoints, and to live each moment in a spirit of peace and harmony with our fellow humans, nature, and the universe. By teaching us to live in the present moment and to practice mindfulness in all we do, the author reminds us that the unreflected life is not worth living.

This is Tich Nhat Hanh at his best. And this is the only book of his you need. All the rest just repeat what this one says. Editor Kotler has taken this Vietnamese poet's teachings and scintillated them into a masterpiece.
Sadly, Tich's latest books fall far short of the quality of this one, making me wonder if Kotler is the TRUE writer, mysteriously now missing from Tich Nhat Hanh's latest books.