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Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity [Paperback]

Ashley Davis Bush
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Book Description

November 1, 2011

Finding serenity every day...in the everyday things we do.

It can be a challenge to reach a calm and relaxed mindset, especially in our modern world. But in Shortcuts to Inner Peace, Ashley Davis Bush helps readers learn how to hit the pause button amidst the chaos with a spirit of mindfulness-linking fast, easy, and restorative respites to ordinary everyday activities.

Once people begin to integrate these shortcuts into their daily lives, they begin to happen automatically. And when that happens, inner peace will no longer be a brief state of mind, but a way of life.


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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Shortcuts to Inner Peace mines mindfulness techniques in a delightful, easy to apply way. Following the exercises would change anyone's day for the better."
(-Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness )

"The peace we seek is right inside us. Ashley Davis Bush's 'shortcuts' are simple yet powerful techniques that train the mind and heart to more naturally access this inner peace."
(-James Baraz, co-author of Awakening Joy, founder of Spirit Rock Meditat )

"Ashley Davis Bush helps you take do-able steps that are truly shortcuts to happiness and inner strength. I love this down-to-earth, honest, and useful book."
(-Rick Hanson, Ph.D., co-author of Buddha's Brain )

"I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to live a richer more peaceful life."
(-Elisha Goldstein, PhD, co-author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Wo )

"I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to live a richer more peaceful life."
(-Ronald A. Alexander Ph.D., author of Wise Mind Open Mind )

"Practicing just one of these shortcuts could well transform your life - this book is truly a delight."
(-Martin Boroson, author of One-Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on th )

"Ashley Davis Bush is a virtuoso at creatively sneaking mindfulness into daily activities."
(-Bodhipaksa, author of Living As a River )

"We highly recommend this book to inspire a calmer and more peaceful life."
(-C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD & Annellen M. Simpkins, PhD , authors of Zen Med )

"Shortcuts to Inner Peace should be required reading for anyone living in the twenty-first century."
(-Shawn Talbott, PhD, author of The Secret of Vigor )

"Ashley Davis Bush's Shortcuts to Inner Peace is a treasure chest of simple and effective ways to quiet your mind and body."
(-Dr. Fred Gallo, Energy Psychology pioneer and author of Energy Tapping for )

"Ashley Davis Bush offers an imaginative array of tools, redirecting readers' awareness toward mindful, peaceful responses to everyday stress triggers."
(-Susie Mantell, author of Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace )

"These 'shortcuts' are powerful tools for reconnecting with calm, finding balance, and choosing joy."
(-Michelle May, M.D., author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat )

"Shortcuts is practical and transformative."
(-Allan Lokos, author of Pocket Peace )

"Easy to read, easy to do; you won't be disappointed."
(-Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much )

Review

"Shortcuts to Inner Peace mines mindfulness techniques in a delightful, easy to apply way. Following the exercises would change anyone's day for the better."
(-Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness )

"The peace we seek is right inside us. Ashley Davis Bush's 'shortcuts' are simple yet powerful techniques that train the mind and heart to more naturally access this inner peace."
(-James Baraz, co-author of Awakening Joy, founder of Spirit Rock Meditat )

"Ashley Davis Bush helps you take do-able steps that are truly shortcuts to happiness and inner strength. I love this down-to-earth, honest, and useful book."
(-Rick Hanson, Ph.D., co-author of Buddha's Brain )

"If your life is too busy to meditate, this book is for you. It's a treasure trove of elegant strategies for freeing the mind from its own devices."
(-Christopher K. Germer, PhD, author of The Mindful Path to Self- Compassion
"I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to live a richer more peaceful life."
(-Elisha Goldstein, PhD, co-author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Wo )

"I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to live a richer more peaceful life."
(-Ronald A. Alexander Ph.D., author of Wise Mind Open Mind )

"Practicing just one of these shortcuts could well transform your life - this book is truly a delight."
(-Martin Boroson, author of One-Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on th )

"Ashley Davis Bush is a virtuoso at creatively sneaking mindfulness into daily activities."
(-Bodhipaksa, author of Living As a River )

"We highly recommend this book to inspire a calmer and more peaceful life."
(-C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD & Annellen M. Simpkins, PhD , authors of Zen Med )

"Shortcuts to Inner Peace should be required reading for anyone living in the twenty-first century."
(-Shawn Talbott, PhD, author of The Secret of Vigor )

"Ashley Davis Bush's Shortcuts to Inner Peace is a treasure chest of simple and effective ways to quiet your mind and body."
(-Dr. Fred Gallo, Energy Psychology pioneer and author of Energy Tapping for )

"Ashley Davis Bush offers an imaginative array of tools, redirecting readers' awareness toward mindful, peaceful responses to everyday stress triggers."
(-Susie Mantell, author of Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace )

"These 'shortcuts' are powerful tools for reconnecting with calm, finding balance, and choosing joy."
(-Michelle May, M.D., author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat )

"Shortcuts is practical and transformative."
(-Allan Lokos, author of Pocket Peace )

"Easy to read, easy to do; you won't be disappointed."
(-Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Trade; 1 edition (November 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425243249
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425243244
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.7 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #491,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thank you for visiting my "Author" page. I am very excited to share with you my new book, "75 Habits for a Happy Marriage: Marriage Advice to Recharge and Reconnect Every Day" to be released on August 8th, 2013.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and grief counselor in private practice in Epping, New Hampshire. I have previously published three self-help books, "Shortcuts to Inner Peace", "Transcending Loss" and "Claim Your Inner Grown-up" (under the name of Ashley Davis Prend). In my practice and in my writing my work focuses on couples therapy, coping with losses, navigating transitions, maximizing one's potential and finding inner peace.

I publish a monthly newsletter "Still Waters: Tools and Resources for Living Deeply" which can be found archived at my website http://www.ashleydavisbush.com . If you are struggling with grief, you can learn more about my book "Transcending Loss: Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Grief and How to Make it Meaningful" at its website http://transendingloss.ashleydavisbush.com.


My husband, Daniel, and I have a blended family of five children and five pets!

I love to sing and perform with choruses and community theatres. I currently sing with Vocalocity, a local A cappella group.

Some background: I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Smith College and a Masters in Social Work degree from Columbia University. When I was younger I worked in community mental health in New York City for ten years and have now been living, working and writing in southern New Hampshire since 1997.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
Ashley, thank your for writing this book.... alana  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
What a well-written, easy to read and understand book. T. Love  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Path to Inner Peace July 26, 2012
Format:Paperback
I love this book! I've read other self-help and mindfulness books, but this one is the simplest to put into practice and read in bits (which suits my current schedule). The shortcuts are clear and Bush's style is both anecdotal, authoritative (knowledge-based), and easy to read. I have been using the "Catch and Release" shortcut to good effect...like anything, this takes effort and time, but the tips are able to be incorporated into daily life and I have already noticed a shift in my attitude and level of calm. I bought a copy so I could carry it with me for easy reference. Highly recommended.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Imagine if you can calm the body, quiet the mind, open the heart and awaken the spirit--almost instantaneously.

That's the premise behind SHORCUTS TO INNER PEACE (Berkley Books) by Ashley Davis Bush, a licensed psychotherapist and grief counselor in private practice . . . she presents, to quote the book's subtitle, 70 SIMPLE PATHS TO EVERYDAY SERENITY . . . these can be done virtually anywhere, and most of them just take a few brief moments to do.

Each path begins with a trigger, which is then followed by a specific tool to utilize . . . for example, I liked this one that I'm already starting to use:

* TRIGGER: When falling asleep.

TOOL: As you are in bed starting to fall asleep, review your day and list three things that happened for which you are grateful. Don't just vaguely remember each instance, but actively recall it and re-create the experience of it. Hold the feeling and think of yourself as a sponge, absorbing the memory in your body.

Another useful one was the following:

* TRIGGER: When you find yourself annoyed with a loved one.

TOO: Hum the song "You Are My Sunshine" and remember that your time together on this earth is limited. Recollect a time of joy with this person and let it fill the space of annoyance in your mind.

And, lastly, here's another tidbit that can be put into practice right away by anybody:

* TRIGGER: When you have a pen in your hand--writing a to-do list, adding to your grocery list or writing down messages from your voice mail.

TOOL: Make it a habit to give a little supportive note to someone every day. Write a few words of gratitude or appreciation, such as Thanks for helping me empty the dishwasher this morning or Good luck on your test today. Put them on mirrors, in lunch boxes, on computer screens, on dashboards, on desks, on pillows. Consider giving them to people you live with, people you work with, and friends and relatives. Paper the world with your love.

I'd like to tell you more about SHORTCUTS TO INNER PEACE, but I don't want to ruin your joy in reading it . . . furthermore, I need to finish this review so I can write a "thanks" to the book's author for having written such a valuable guide.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! November 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
Shortcuts to Inner Peace was a easy great read. It offers quick easy tips to help you navigate through everyday life and situations. It give great examples of how each tip can work in anyone's everyday life. The shortcuts were easy to understand. I will be using many of these tips in my everyday life. A great read!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a gift for me.
In all it's simplicity, the ideas in this book are wonderful. Often use some of them to help get back to sleep during the night. Read more
Published 13 days ago by T Joan Walsh
3.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, superficial
It seems this book has been reviewed by numerous "friends" of the author. It is quite redundant, variations on the same theme. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Shortcut to Inner Peace: 70 simple Paths to Everyday Serenity
This book is a wonderful approach to dealing with life's trials, and how to deal with the emotional impact of unexpected events. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bp
5.0 out of 5 stars New Ideas
I am one who is striving to be more mindful in my life, and tying reminders to daily activities I do already helps entrain and encourage the new habits. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, thoughtful work.
Empathetic, not at all superficial even though the idea is using shortcuts, masterful. A self-help book in the truest sense.
Published 6 months ago by M Lorenzo
4.0 out of 5 stars Derailing Habituated Stress Patterns
I generally view "shortcuts" to anything with healthy skepticism; perhaps because I believe that anything worth having is worth waiting for. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Julie Clayton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Shortcuts to Inner Peace provides you with simple ways to help yourself through just about every kind of situation in your daily life. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Murgido
5.0 out of 5 stars Turns your life in the right direction
What a well-written, easy to read and understand book. The author gives us tips that have worked for her based on the challenges she has experienced first-hand in her own life. Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. Love
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift!
This book is a beautiful reminder that we can use everyday stimulus (Ashley calls them triggers) to find peace inside and also use that peace to build positive situations. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Judith Bush
4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than expected
This book was sent to me as a review copy. I was mostly curious and didn't really need another woo-woo book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dr Cathy Goodwin
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