A Moment for Me - by Catherine Polan Orzech (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Body + Mind + Spirit
Sub-Genre: Mindfulness & Meditation
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Reveal Press
Age Range: Adult
Author: Catherine Polan Orzech
Language: English

About the Book

In our busy, high-stress lives, A Moment for Me is the little book of everyday mindfulness to help readers find inner calm and lasting peace of mind. Featuring 52 quick and meaningful rituals, readers will learn to de-stress, stay grounded, and nourish the spirit--anytime, anywhere.

Book Synopsis

If you could do one thing for yourself today, why not do a quick mindfulness ritual?

In our busy, high-stress lives, sometimes we all need to slow down, breathe, and just be. But, as easy as that sounds, many of us are intimidated by the practice of meditation. Fortunately, you don't have to experience a divine awakening or reach profound enlightenment to take advantage of this ancient practice. The simple rituals in this take-anywhere guide can help you get started--right now!

In A Moment for Me, you'll learn to create a personal and well-rounded mindfulness practice to last you all year long. Featuring 52 satisfying and easy rituals, you'll find quick inspiration to help you make mindfulness a regular part of your routine. The best part? You can use this book as a weekly dose of spiritual insight, or use each chapter as a standalone ritual. Whatever feels comfortable and meaningful to you!

So, why not get started today? Mindfulness meditation has never been so simple.

Review Quotes

"A Moment for Me is a like a smorgasbord that you digest slowly in small, delicious pieces over the course of a full year. Catherine's inviting language has a sense of lightness and poetry to it that gently leads you to weekly practices that can have deep, transformative effects. Little by little, this book expands our sense of ourselves, and our ability to live from love and see that we are all connected in the web of life."
--Martin Wikfalk, founder and CEO of The Mindfulness App--Martin Wikfalk

"A Moment for Me is a true treasure; a shining light full of wise, heartful reflections and mindfulness practices that will nourish your body, mind, and spirit. May you savor the gifts of care, kindness, and compassion offered in this beautiful book."
--Diane Reibel, PhD, director of the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, coauthor of Teaching Mindfulness, and coeditor of Resources for Teaching Mindfulness--Diane Reibel, PhD

"In your hands, you hold a beautiful and nuanced guide to living in deep harmony with your true, wise, compassionate, perfectly imperfect, and ever-loveable self. Catherine Polan Orzech offers a fresh look at wisdom teachings, inviting us to look through a new lens at our lives, and see ourselves and others with deep compassion and forgiveness."
--Doris Ferleger PhD, mindfulness-based psychologist, and award-winning poet and author--Doris Ferleger PhD

"Mindfulness can often feel beyond our reach, as if it is one more thing we have to do. Catherine Orzech has an unparalleled ability to go to the heart of mindfulness and make it accessible, clear, and approachable. Catherine's style reflects respect for the depth of the topic, but in the tone of a dear friend with warmth, compassion, and humor. An outstanding companion for anyone seeking peace, ease, and clarity.
--Steven D. Hickman, PsyD, clinical psychologist, executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and founding director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness--Steven D. Hickman, PsyD

"These mindfulness rituals open us to the beauty, goodness, and potential for awakening that is available every day of our lives."
--Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion--Tara Brach

"With clarity and heart, Catherine Orzech has offered a practical, accessible guide to mindfulness practice. Weaving poignant stories with experiential practice, she's created a beautiful road map that highlights the best of contemporary teachings. These are grounded, well-earned insights that will surely serve you in your practice."
--David Treleaven, PhD, author of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness--David Treleaven, PhD

About the Author

Catherine Polan Orzech, MA, LMFT, has taught mindfulness for over two decades. She is certified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindful self-compassion (MSC) teacher; and is currently faculty in the departments of psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynecology, at Oregon Health & Science University, where she's involved in research on mindfulness and women's health.

Previously, she served on the faculty at several leading mindfulness institutes, including those at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA; the University of California, San Francisco; and the University of California, San Diego. Catherine currently lives in Oregon, where she is a marriage and family therapist specializing in mindfulness-based psychotherapy.