Fear

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

By: Thích Nhất Hạnh

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Without fear, we are able to see more clearly our connections to others. Without fear, we have more room for understanding and compassion. Without fear, we are truly free.

Most of us live in a constant state of fear - of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. The world-renowned Zen teacher guides us through practical exercises for transforming fear into clarity. The worries of the past and the anxiety of the future disappear as we discover the power of the present moment. Not only are we are able to handle challenging emotions as they arise, but we can summon feelings of well-being and contentment, no matter what the unknown may bring.

Rooted in the moment, we have the capacity to restore balance and happiness and be present with what is beautiful and affirming inside us and around us, every day.

©2012 Thich Nhat Hanh (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

It's needed

This book came to me in my time of need, that aside I'm mostly always conflicted of the thought of death in the sense that I don't believe people just die and disappear and this book as supported me with the evidence as to why this is true. This book has also help me to understand that the most powerful moment is this moment and once we learn to be present with our feelings, ourselves and our environment that's when we can Learn to appreciate life for what it is and enjoy our time on earth without much fear. I will definitely be reading this book again and again and again and using the knowledge to help with the betterment of my life and the betterment of others life. If anyone know of any similar books please recommend.

Just what I needed to hear

I was feeling blocked and it was due to a thing with my neighbors. They are very different energy and our energies are in conflict. Even though I didn’t really want to apologize, I did and it got the reaction I thought, no response. Anyhow, I don’t feel blocked anymore. I am set right again and will listen to this book again and again and again!! Thank you

very well put together

this book was great and helped alot with getting in touch with my inner child and other affirmations and ways of getting in touch with my mindfulness that I hadn't thought of before. this is very well put together thank you.

This is one I can listen to over and over again.

Everything is 5 stars except that some parts seemed rushed in the delivery. This is one of my favorites.

Overcoming Fear

Having recently gone through an amputation my life has been awash with fear. Thick Nhat Hanh put fear in a Buddhist context. He is a clear and convincing writer who shows a method to reduce the emotional pain fear produces.

Fear

The book was read with a quiet way, as the author may have spoken the words himself.

An enlightened soul

I listened to every chapter many times and I’ll continue listening to every word, trying to incorporate it into my soul.
A beautiful creature, a beautiful book.

To the world

Beautiful book on taking control away from fear through mindfulness. Meditation and books like these have changed my life.

Very insightful and worth more than one listen

Such a good listen. This is definitely a book I will be able to relisten to as during much of this I used as a supplement to my breathing meditations. As a person with panic disorder I have found it very therapeutic

Great book, poorly read

Sangha! not "song-ha" gosh is that annoying. such good words bu Thich Naht Han. many words are unfortunately mispronounced