Summary of Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Allen has learned to adjust to the family life in France. He no longer divides his time into parts, but considers his time with his son and wife as his own time. He has unlimited time for himself. #2 While washing the dishes, one should only be washing the dishes, which means that while washing the dishes, you should be completely aware of the fact that you are washing the dishes. This is a simple thing, but it is important to remember that it is a wondrous reality. #3 If we can’t wash the dishes, we won’t be able to drink our tea. We are thus sucked away into the future, and we are incapable of actually living one minute of life. #4 If you can’t eat a single section of a tangerine, you can’t eat the tangerine. Jim understood this. He slowly put his hand down and focused on the presence of the slice already in his mouth. He chewed it thoughtfully before taking another section.