How to Love
By Thích Nhất Hạnh & Jason DeAntonis
- Release Date: 2014-12-01
- Genre: Family & Relationships
Description
Thich Nhat Hanh shares timeless wisdom and mindfulness meditation practices in this illustrated pocket-sized guide about cherishing the many ways love manifests in our lives.
How to Love is the third title in Thich Nhat Hanh’s series of mindfulness books for beginners and seasoned practitioners. This time, he brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love. He distills one of our strongest emotions down to 4 essentials:
• You can only love another when you feel true love for yourself
• Love is understanding
• Understanding brings compassion
• Deep listening and loving speech are key ways of showing our love
How to Love shows that when we feel closer to our loved ones, we are also more connected to the world as a whole. Thich Nhat Hanh applies this timeless wisdom to the core areas and relationships of our lives, including:
• Love vs. Need
• Being in Love
• Reverence
• Intimacy
• Children and Family
• Reconciling with Parents
With meditations you can do alone or with your partner, How to Love is a unique gift for those who want a comprehensive yet simple guide to understanding the many different kinds of love, perfect for those practicing in any spiritual tradition, whether seasoned practitioners or new to meditation.
Reviews
Insightful
5By JordyndbThis is a very insightful book and well worth the read. It really puts different things into perspective.10/10
5By Mish<3LoveeeeeLove
5By 1_mamaI started this book because of a YouTuber and loved it i read it so fast and Read it out loud for my partner as well.Absolutely Splendid
5By FairyLocks5I thoroughly enjoy reading / listening to his books and this one is one I plan to reference often. 🙏🏻🌟🪷A journey
5By JAMILLAH W.Love and self love is a journey. This book offers 1 page chapters, which makes it easy for me to go back and reference at any time. I going to digest this book for years to come.Awaken to self love
5By MaltafazMoving and inspiring. Excellent book to read as a daily meditationHow to Love
5By Loved every momentI just wish it was longer! Very eye opening. Love it. Will be reading more books with this author
