What's Important Now: Shedding the Past So You Can Live in the Present [Paperback]

John Kuypers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2002

What's Important Now (W.I.N.) is a book that teaches readers how to be real by focusing on their present moment thoughts, feelings and actions. It is for readers who want to stop faking it and start making it! Readers are typically in the self-discovery stage of life, realizing they've been working and living a life designed to gain the approval of others. The time has come to ask, what's important now for me and for my life, even if others may disapprove.

Offering six strategies called 'doorways', What's Important Now is practical, frank, intimate and inspiring. The author walks his own talk, having navigated through highly successful career changes, a broken marriage, a two & a half year divorce battle, and ultimately, facing the ultimate battle - overcoming his own emotional demons and destructive self-talk.

What's Important Now opens up for readers the upside down world of living in the present, where the only time that is Real is now. Readers learn practical techniques to let the unchangable past go, and accept their lack of control over the future. Instead, they learn that to master themselves and their own present moment choices to create a life of joy and peace, no matter what trial comes along.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... could talk about your book for hours...I was upset... thought of your explanations and my bad mood miraculously disappeared!" -- Susan, Personal friend of the author

"...a blow away...seriously I am really impressed...insightful, lucid, well written and makes very difficult points very well." -- Lynn, Consultant and personal friend of the author

From the Publisher

Present Living & Learning is the publisher of John Kuypers work on being present-moment focused and non-judgmental. What's Important Now is John's first book. Readers often choose to grow their connection to Mr Kuypers' work by subscribing to his e-zine called W.I.N. With Love.

He is currently writing a second book due in September 2004 called The Non-Judgmental Christian. John also has numerous CD's that capture his teachings in a dynamic, live audience setting. We are confident you will enjoy John's remarkable, practical, spiritual teachings on how to live non-judgmentally and present-moment focused.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Present Living & Learning (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968968406
• ISBN-13: 978-0968968406
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,710,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Kuypers is a former vice-president of sales and director of marketing in the consumer products industry. Following a blackout on the living room floor at the age of 34, John learned that he suffered from a racing mind day and night, unable to relax or feel at peace. Through a friend whose child suffered from autism, John discovered a life-changing solution that works - Be present!

Over the subsequent 15+ years, John Kuypers has brought this life-enriching work to thousands of astounded readers and speaking audiences. He has published three books, spoken to audiences of all types and most recently has brought this life-enriching work into the workplace. Through insightful logic and searingly personal stories of his experiences, readers embrace his books as worthy of re-reading many times over in their own pursuit of happiness at home and at work.

John's journey has taken him on a deep spiritual journey, one that surprisingly embraces Christianity as a practice towards self-acceptance, non-judgment, wise leadership and a calm mind and heart.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's Important Now" John Kuypers, May 2, 2002

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victoria Parris (Pahrump, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What's Important Now: Shedding the Past So You Can Live in the Present (Paperback)

"What's Important Now" is a book tht will touch any ones heart no matter where they are on their life's journey. John's bravery in sharing his life's secrets with us brings comfort. He is only speaking what we are thinking but too afraid to admit to ourselves. His practical yet spiritual teachings will awaken your spirit to a way to finally quiet that self destructive voice in your head and allow you to truly enjoy the moments of life before your life is over. Finaly someone offers a way to end this constant battle going on in our heads. It will change your life if you are brave enough to try!