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The Way of Rest: Finding The Courage to Hold Everything in Love Paperback – October 1, 2016

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The Way of Rest gathers nearly 200 of Jeff Foster’s most inspiring essays, poems, and reflections on restoring and reviving ourselves when we feel exhausted or defeated. Drawing from his personal journey―including his own struggles with illness and depression―Jeff invites us to contemplate "the Way of Rest" and its potential to transform our experience of:

• Imperfection―how we are "gloriously flawed" yet complete exactly as we are

• Not knowing―how we come to trust in the greater intelligence of life

• Melancholy and loneliness―how we learn to release the healing energies of "exquisite sensitivity"

• Ordinary moments―recognizing and receiving "the closest thing of all"

• Discomfort and discontent―how our frustrations become an opening to deep peace

• Love―rediscovering who we are beyond our carefully constructed facades

• Silence―discovering the vibrancy of living by letting go of thoughts and concepts

"I hope the words in this book inspire, challenge, and encourage you. But most of all, I hope they help you remember that you are life, inseparable from the power that grows the flowers and gives birth to galaxies," writes Jeff Foster. The Way of Rest brings you his companionship and support whenever you need it most.

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October 1, 2016
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“Foster describes himself as someone who once wanted to die, but who later fell in love with his imperfect life and set out to offer hope to others...Though not every entry will fit the tastes of all readers, there is plenty of insight here, and Foster succeeds in showing his audience his many ways for pushing through life’s greatest challenges.” ―Publishers Weekly

“He (Jeff Foster) teaches readers to cultivate, rather than fear, their vulnerability, and to find peace with it.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The Way of Rest reads like a long poem to waking up in life as it is. For free spirits and those interested in ‘the pathless path,’ this book will be a great companion and friendly guide.” ―Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

“Beautifully written and deeply insightful, The Way of Rest is a series of songs from the deep Heart, inviting us to be intimate with our experience―no matter how difficult.” ―John J. Prendergast, PhD, author of In Touch

About the Author

Jeff Foster shares from his own awakened experience a way out of seeking fulfillment in the future and into the acceptance of "all this, here and now." He studied astrophysics at Cambridge University. Following a period of depression and physical illness, he embarked on an intensive spiritual search that came to an end with the discovery that life itself was what he had always been seeking.

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Publisher : Sounds True (October 1, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 162203791X
ISBN-13 : 978-1622037919
Item Weight : 11.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.52 x 0.98 x 8.08 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #65,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #262 in Spiritualism
- #676 in Spiritual Self-Help (Books)
- #2,386 in Personal Transformation Self-Help

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Gabe

Amazing book - this sits next to my bedside table at all times!

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017

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Jeff Foster is simply one of my favorite authors on the planet. After having gone through illness for over 15 years, and dark times, this book sits on y bedside table as a comfort to let you know that sitting with yourself and being where you are is OK. Nothing needs to be fixed or changed. This man is truly a genius, sharing from his struggles through illness and depression - he knows exactly the places that so many of us as humans experience. What a gift this book is. I highly recommend it for all people, but ESPECIALLY anyone who is going through a hard time.

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Skye B.

Jeff Foster's new book is a joy to read, a wonderful companion

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016

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Jeff Foster can speak the unspeakable. This a kind book, with a gentle reading for at least half the days in the year. It is not set up like a daybook, but I find I turn to it for solace late at night, or early in the morning.
It's a keeper.

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Kate

Especially good for tough times

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017

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I would recommend this for everyone who is trying to make their way through challenges, esp. people who struggle with depression and "self-worth" issues. It addresses a lot of these feelings. It's inspiring but not trite. I find this very supportive of my spiritual practice (primarily Bon Buddhism) in a Western kind of way. It's the kind of book where you can get a lot by reading just a few pages at a time and skipping around to what resonates at that point in time. I find I don't like reading too much at a time or it kind of all runs together. I found out about this book from hearing the Sounds True interview and was intrigued enough to give it a try, even though I have more than enough "spiritual books."

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T. Feldman

Amazingly Healing Book from Jeff Foster

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2016

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This book by Jeff Foster is beautiful. Jeff's writing conveys his understanding of emotional wellness and healing. His writing is almost the same as being with him in a workshop. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to go beyond any blocks in self acceptance and self love. Blocks you might not know that you have. His compassionate and wise presence comes through in his poetry. A very powerful book!

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Magdalena Curtis

The real deal.

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016

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Everyone needs this book that is not simply a "book", rather it functions as a companion on the path of living life as an embodied earthy flawed and beautiful human. I have gifted several to those near and dear and will continue to share. This man is giving his gift and his words are making a difference in my life.

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Steve

John prendergast under editorial reviews has it totally!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017

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I like his 200 topics each being done in one or two pages. He invests much time in ways how to love self. This allows one to have more peace of mind and love for others. Diving into one or two of his little topics helps as reminders for our spiritual lives. Sometimes reading it 2 or3 times helps to put it more active in our life.

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Greta

This is an amazing book. It taught me to allow life to ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017

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This is an amazing book.
It taught me to allow life to happen more and what life really is!
His writing is so wonderful! He's a poet at heart and the words just flow!
SO grateful for this book and the author for writing it.
If you are searching for who you really are and you honestly want truth this is a huge step in the right direction!! ☺️

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Roberta Baker at BobbiesJoy

Do yourself a favor and Buy this book now!

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016

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Another home run by an amazing author who effortlessly reminds you of truth in such a powerful way that you actually "feel" his words. This book has helped me remember my deep personal truth even during what most would call the stormiest of times.

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Wonderful stuff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017

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Wonderful stuff.. if you have considered yourself on a spiritual path and can feel tired with all the variety messages you hear, and perhaps feel you are working on stuff but not feeling the joy... this is a book that reminds you to accept yourself as you are...but far more than that...it's hard to describe but I think Jeff speaks of the ' real ' spiritual path more than most

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Vanessa Fear

Beautiful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2018

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Inspiring, moving, authentic and beautifully written. I bought on kindle but need to own the actual book so I can pick it up whenever I'm weary and find some rest. Highly recommended.

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Mrs. D. J. Sutton

Beautifully written.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2018

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Take your time reading this book. Each sentence, paragraph and chapter have been beautifully crafted.

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Love Jeff Foster

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2020

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Have always loved Jeff, so what can I say?
For anyone who needs permission to break. For anyone who needs reminding that all that it entails to be human is normal and loveable, not pathological, this is your book.

Rob

Nice to read in the back garden with a coffee ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017

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Nice to read in the back garden with a coffee or a cup of tea. Covers mindfulness and many things about being human.

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