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Discover practical tools and insight for integrating spiritual practice into your daily routine, with guidance from 35 well-known authors and artists. This inspiring book, edited by John Welwood, reveals how the simple practice of mindfulness can be a magical and transformative part of anyone’s daily life. Meditation and spiritual practice are often perceived as separate from everyday life, demanding time and effort beyond our usual routines. Ordinary Magic of Meditation demonstrates the opposite of this misconception. Featuring thirty-five wide-ranging essays written by well-known spiritual teachers, therapists, and creative artists, this extensive collection shows:How learning to focus awareness can bring a new richness to ordinary activities;How mindfulness can heighten creative pursuits such as painting, journal writing, or playing music;How contemplative awareness enhances both physical and psychological well-being;And how meditation can contribute to better relationships with family, community, and the world at large.Learn to see the world with new eyes, as leading figures like Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Jack Kornfield share their secrets for embracing the magic of the mundane.