The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses (Paperback)

by Brian Seaward (Author) "By our very nature we rely most heavily on the sense of sight..." (more)
Key Phrases: divine sense, New York, New England

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Product Description
Based on years of experience, author, speaker and renowned stress management expert Brian Luke Seaward wrote The Art of Calm, a compendium of practical and powerful ways to bring a sense of peace into our lives almost instantaneously. With more and more of us seeking solace by visiting spas, practicing yoga or taking herbal supplements like kava, this simple yet effective book about how to be calm is a perfect companion to refer to at any given stressful moment during our busy days. Each calming tip is conveniently organized into the various senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing as well as the divine sense. At any time during the day, turn to a page and practice a particular calming method. From practical to playful, sensuous to sublime, each idea is doable and eloquently written. By practicing an idea every day, this book will help identify and deal with life's stressors and establish healthy, calming routines to help stay focused on our goals.

About the Author
Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D. is a speaker on stress management, human spirituality and mind, body and spirit healing. A former faculty member of the American University, he teaches at the University of Colorado. He is a popular speaker and workshop facilitator. His books include Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water, Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-Being and The Health and Wellness Journal Workbook. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: HCI (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558746943
• ISBN-13: 978-1558746947
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #573,209 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Business Associates appreciate that it's in my office, September 23, 2000

By	"kt55" (Bedford, NH United States) - See all my reviews

I keep a copy of The Art of Calm on a corner of my desk in clear view. I put it there for me but now find that my associates appreciate it too! During particularly hectic, stressful times someone will reach for the Art of Calm, flip open to any page and find something that is helpful for getting through that moment! It is usually shared.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Peace I ask of thee 'O river ... peace, peace, peace", April 27, 2000

By	Joanne Hillwest (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Those words from my favorite Girl Scout song ran through my mind as the pages of this book flipped past. In words and actions that most would call "common sense", Dr. Seaward reminds us of countless ways to bring Peace and Calm back in our lives. A pretty little book on the outside ... And, on the inside it reveals to us simple magic ways to breathe "Calm" into our hectic lives. Give yourself a "gift" of "Calm"!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Small Book with a Big Soul, January 6, 2008

By	William B. Baun "EPD, FAWHP" (M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Luke has been writing, teaching and helping people touch deep within themselve for many years. A "James Taylor" look a like, his words are just as powerful as James Taylor songs.

In my cancer center setting I have used the concepts offered in The Art of Calm to help employees and patients step away for just a little and bring calm into their lives. This past year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and my mediation practice has been strengthened by Lukes concept of finding calm in the things around us.

I now teach a workshop at M. D. Anderson called the Art of Calm, using this book as a guide. My recommendation - if you are looking for touching deeper.........you can't beat Luke Seawards work! This is a great book to start with.

William B. Baun, EPD, FAWHP