A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh

If you love Winnie the Pooh and seek to bring morekindness, peace, and quietness into your life . . . this book is for you.
A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Poohofferslife lessons grounded in the simple act of slowing down, observing what isaround us, and being present in our lives moment by moment. The benefits ofmindfulness are well recognized: greater peace of mind, less stress, and theopportunity to work through and transform thoughts, memories, and worries. Italso fosters equanimity, helping us accept the changes and challenges lifebrings.

In our frantic world, who better to guide readers throughthis transformative practice than a long-beloved bear who has perfected the artof simply being? “Just two things to do to truly be Poohjust be presentand kind,” he says.

And, not coincidentally, he lives in the woods. There is agrowing acknowledgment of the benefits of deeply experiencing nature. Thecalming quality of sounds like running water and rustling leaves, the soothingproperties of smells like lavender and chamomile, and the emotional comfort ofbeautiful natural vistas are well known.

A Walk in the Woodis both inspiring andinstructive. Simple stories with clearly stated goals and easy-to-followexercises provide all the tools youll need to take the first step, or continueon your journey, toward a quieter and calmer way of living.

Discover along with Pooh that mindfully exploring andexperiencing the simple joys of nature is an ideal path for working on your ownhabits, attitudes, and emotions, while cultivating more meaningfulrelationships with others.

About the Author

Joseph Parentis a distinguished PGA TOUR andLPGA instructor who helped major champions Vijay Singh and Cristie Kerr toreach #1 in the World Ranking. He has coached hundreds of pros and competitiveamateur golfers, as well as celebrities, Hall of Fame athletes, and CEOs. He isa renowned and sought-after keynote corporate speaker. He lives in southernCalifornia and teaches at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.