HOW NOT TO BE AFRAID OF YOUR OWN LIFE Opening Your Heart to Confidence, Intimacy, and Joy

Described as “a contemporary approach to ancient practices,” this richly narrated audio about conquering one’s fears brings the Buddhist teachings on contentment into the language of today’s culture. In the author’s hands, mindfulness of body, breath, and mind sounds like practices anyone can learn. Even the philosophical aspects of Buddhism and the psychological language of recovery sound accessible, and very applicable to modern problems such as addictive behavior, painful relationships, and lack of purpose in life. Piver’s voice is calm—but not sedate, like that of many Buddhist teachers. It’s both soothing and awakening to hear her describe the methods and benefits of Buddhist meditation, which she patiently unfolds a step at a time. T.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 07]