Now

May 9, 2011
If it is possible to teach embracing the present moment, Singer (Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds) has made it that much easier with this collection of "living in the now" quotes gathered from wise teachers throughout the ages. Each saying is followed with a brief and reflective commentary on the message, then followed with compassionate "Do It Now" exercises and inspirations that further engage the reader. "My books are not only for reading, they are meant to be lived," writes Singer, who describes himself as a lifelong seeker of truth and recorded wisdom. To model living in the now, the second part of the book features stirring essays from diverse contributors describing their daily practice of present-centered mindfulness. The person who reads one reflection each day from this well-conceived book is almost certain to find him or herself entering into a deeperâand possibly transformativeâpractice of appreciation for the wonder of life each moment offers.