Pausing Mindfully by Riitta H Rutanen Whaley Paperback Book 9781684712328

Share with me moments The narrow space Between past and future The forever of the present Within a collection of poems inspired by the insights and transformation that a meditator experiences both on and off the cushion Riitta H Rutanen Whaley reflects on diverse topics Her words encourage an introspective look within for the answers to all of lifes most complex questions While exploring a wide range of global experiences that include growing up in Finland working in Pakistan and living in the Middle East and South Asia Riitta chronicles her inner journey while offering her touching views on environmental changes the practice of meditation and painful encounters with people in conflict Throughout her collection that includes photographs Riitta encourages us to embrace the present moment with kind curiosity while trusting it to guide us toward skillful action and to uncover compassion joy and peace within