Peace Is Every Step Summary

Emir Zecovic | Posted on February 21, 2018 |

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The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

From the moment you left your the mother’s womb, something was triggered.

We focus on this cause, which generates a new way of life.

Who Should Read “Peace Is Every Step”? And Why?

Applying the basic principles of peacefulness, is tough because it requires dedication and willingness. For the purpose of getting one step closer to mindfulness, the author unveils several methods that are practical and easy to follow.

Briefly explained, “Peace Is Every Step” merits all the praises for being straightforward easy-read that it’s suitable for every human being out there.

About Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist monk and a peace activist, who spent almost his entire adult life in exile, writing many books on solving conflicts and promoting friendship.

“Peace Is Every Step Summary”

Even his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, once said, “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” For individuals to reach this stage, several principles must be obeyed. Before you start, ask yourself – Do I have the inner fire and urge that is only seconds away from bursting into flames?

In truth, a transformation is the very essence of human existence. Transforming takes more than just practice and will-power, it must be fueled by sacrifice, and desire to earn the real values of life. Peace, love, compassion, are only the end-products of such endeavor.

Once you allow those elements to enter your heart, you become invincible, meaning that external factors cannot influence your current state of being. “Peace Is Every Step” serves a higher purpose, to give you all the help you’ll need on this journey, and hopefully reach your destination.

This book is divided into three main sections:

Part One: Breathe! You Are Alive!

In this intriguing part, you’ll probably for the first time be introduced to a series of techniques that add to your mindfulness. Buddhist monks practice peacefulness based on these principles, and you’ll undoubtedly find them amusing and practical.

If you are a beginner in the world of self-discovery and inquiry, don’t worry, because all you need at the moment is an open-mindset, ready to absorb new horizons. Thich Nhat Hanh goes right to the chase by explaining how these practices can be implemented the minute you wake up each morning. So, you don’t need any previous preparations or anything.

All your sorrow and inner-resistance will instantly vanish, leaving you in harmony with your own self. Even the mundane activities, will become more natural since you would be at peace with yourself. Washing dishes, buying groceries, watching tv, answering the phone, will belong to one huge circle of spontaneous meditation.

Only with an attitude like that, you can be next in line to fulfill your life purpose and enter into the field of mindfulness.

Part Two: Transformation and Healing

In this comprehensive section, the readers must open up, and ultimately grasp why altering their lives is not an optional choice. In general, we lack compassion and empathy for one another; such behavior incites wars and builds hostile communities.

You will no longer have those emotional outbursts, instead, one will join the small of group of people who have stabilized their condition as self-aware and totally in command. What does this mean? – It indicates that instead of being at the mercy of your self-imposed concepts, you’ll now be in the position to observe the situation.

Anger, for example, is the most common disease that is tearing the society apart. Thich Nhat Hanh has the cure and the recipe to fully recover from such destructive thinking patterns. Afterward, it can be said that you moved from personhood and you are slowly progressing towards spaciousness. In this book, you’ll find numerous applicable solutions that will give you the sense of satisfaction.

Even though, most of us forget, Hanh reminds us that we must teach love, compassion, friendship, kindness and share it with the world. It’s counter-productive to think that you are the best version of yourself, there is always room for improvement, and mindfulness is never off the table.

Part Three: Peace Is Every Step

In addition to the previous discoveries, Thich Nhat Hanh continues his mission by clarifying what does “peace” means – and why most of us think of it as a momentary emotional state. Once you get the big picture, your presence will become the core of harmony, and this is not a transcending experience.

To become fully awake, one must sacrifice more, and even put its own “self” at stake! This is the phase where most people back off, afraid of the big moment. However, if you want to take it slow, this book also covers other topics such as ecology, social responsibility, war, mindful living and so forth.

Key Lessons from “Peace Is Every Step”

1. Put your false “I” under surveillance
2. The truth about life
3. Not everything is as it seems

Put your false “I” under surveillance

We fail to notice that our thinking is bringing us nothing other than sorrow. Above all, we trust this voice often portrayed as “Ego” and walk under its guidance.

It’s time to put an end to this and uncover this hidden enemy.

The truth about life

As time passes, an inner acceptance will continue to unfold, and you’ll feel how life can be beautiful when appropriately approached.

All those adverse eruptions will become secondary, and it will not occur as often as they used to.

Not everything is as it seems

Even if the world is turned upside down, how do you know that you are on the wrong side? – In reality, we protect our false accusations and even worship them.

Develop an unbiased judgmental attitude, and explore the life benefits.

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