The Power of Stillness: Learn Meditation in 30 Days

by Tobin Blake

Book Overview

Many people who are interested in meditation don't know what kind of meditation to attempt or where to start. This book begins with a basic introduction to meditation, or "mind training" -- what it is, how to do it, its numerous benefits, and the various ways it is practiced. In the second part of the book, the author offers a theme for each day, complete with a brief description of such things as mantras, breathing, chakras, movement and meditation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577312422
• ISBN13: 9781577312420
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

The Journey Begins...

"The real in us is silent; the acquired is talkative." ~Kahlil Gibran If you have decided to learn to meditate, you can follow the chapters in this book for thirty days. While you are learning to meditate, you can also enjoy wise quotes, Tobin Blake's insight and follow the "stop and practice" tips at the end of each chapter. Tobin Blake addresses pertinent topics like visualization, forgiveness, resistance, mantras, breath, attachment, thought webs, mindfulness, devotion, contemplation, faith, fear, patience, gratitude, prayer, healing and power. The fluid creative style of his writing allows you to understand meditation like never before. If you imagined you had to be a mystic, monk, saint or prophet to understand meditation, this book brings meditation into daily life where you can enter into peace on a daily basis. "When you are meditating to music, don't let yourself get caught up in the melody or lyrics. Instead try to focus entirely on letting go, as you would in any other meditation." ~ pg. 114 On day 15 you are introduced to the idea of using music in meditation. This section explains how to get the most out of your practice and the type of music to look for to enhance your experience. Tobin Blake also shows you how to record a guided meditation. Even if you have been meditating for years, this book takes a look at meditation from a new perspective, all while combining ancient wisdom and modern practice. The Power of Stillness is a beautiful gift to the world as the ideas and practical applications will encourage more peace and less stress in daily existence. ~The Rebecca Review

Enlightening!

For a very long time I had been curious about Meditation, but did not know how to go about Meditating. A friend told me about this fantastic book "The Power of Stillness". What I liked about this book was that it had daily Meditation exercises for 30 days. Very easy to read with great tips on how to get rid of chatter in ones mind, visualization and breathing techniques. After the 30 days, I felt more inner peace, not so stressed out and clarity in my mind. Meditation is now a very important part of my day thanks to this book. I would highly recommend it.

Great book on meditation should be read by everyone

I have never been one for meditation but I absolutly love this little book. I find the subjects Blake discusses fascinating and compelling and he discusses these principles in a way that is accessible even to the common layman who has never ventured into spirituality before. Blake also adds believability by talking about his own experieces with meditation and spirituality in the book. It is down to earth and honest. He does not offer a cure all for problems people face in life but rather suggests one path to inner peace and strives to remind us what is really important and how to set our priorities or re-evaluate them. This book is beneficial to everyone even if you don't want to start practicing meditation. In the very least you will get out of the book a better and deeper understanding of spirituality and the inner world of everyone including yourself. This book I highly recommend to everyone.