
Haemin Sunim
A gentle, practical guide to mindfulness and compassionate living in a busy world.
The book has sold over three million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 30 languages.
Section 1
7 Sections
Imagine, for a moment, the hush of dawn. The world is still, and even the city’s distant hum seems to pause. In this tranquil space, we begin our journey into the gentle art of slowing down. This is not just an escape from the rush of daily life, but a return to our truest selves.
So often, we believe our busyness is imposed upon us by the outside world—deadlines, obligations, the endless stream of notifications. But if you look deeper, you’ll find that much of this busyness is born in our own minds.
In the book’s opening pages, we are reminded that our focus creates our reality. Like a builder obsessed with roof tiles, we see only what our mind is tuned to. This is both a challenge and a gift. If we choose wisely where to rest our attention, we can experience a world that matches the serenity we cultivate inside.
Throughout the book, beautiful illustrations invite us to pause. These are more than pretty pictures—they are moments for mindful reflection, a visual breath between thoughts. As you turn each page, linger. Notice how your mind settles, how your heart softens. This is the power of slowing down: it opens up space for beauty, gratitude, and insight to enter.
Let us carry this lesson forward: when life feels too fast, when the mind is crowded, take a moment. Breathe. Watch the world with new eyes. And as we move into the next section, let’s explore how befriending our emotions deepens this journey of mindful living.
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