Mindful thoughts for city dwellers : the joy of urban living

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION Message from a City Lover; Part of the Mindful City; Breathe with the Trees; A New Horizon; Watch the Birds Move; The Art of Looking; Learn to be Optimistic; Embrace Chaos; The Joy of Small Living; Embrace Resourcefulness; Keep in Touch with Your Senses; Revel in Change; Find Beauty in Form; Musical Discoveries; Through the Eyes of Others; Make Soul Memories; A Home for Introverts; City Hideaways; Take a Night Walk; The Colour of Winter; Let the Rain Soothe You; Create an Island of Wild; Trust the City; Build a Communal City.;Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers leads the reader on a joyful journey through the city. From noticing urban nature to embracing noise as sound. "This engaging book helps town-bound readers discover the joys of urban living." - DAILY MAIL "A quirky guide to the greener side of the capital, offers stories and advice on how to find nature and comradeship in the sometimes-isolating and always hectic metropolis." - Elle Decoration "Lucy Anna Scott advocates getting out to the nearest available natural feature of the city." - BALANCE "Lucy Anna Scott outlines simple ways to find moments of calm in our often chaotic urban lives." - Square Mile " Have this gem of a book by your bedside for quietening your thoughts and be that better person who takes life at a more considered pace." - Little Bird: An Insider's Guide to London Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers explores how spiritually nourishing living in a metropolis can be, offering its urban occupants an inspiring energy and a special kind of humanity. Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this lovingly illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of city life , including: Noticing nature Embracing chaos The joy of small living Resourcefulness Revelling in change Night walks Connecting with community . . . and much more It is often assumed that cities are terrible places for our spiritual and mental health but this could not be further from the truth. Through 25 focused thoughts , Lucy Anna Scott shows how cities are enriching , inventive, ever-evolving and endlessly social; providing a togetherness that is a powerful force for wellbeing . This is an inspiring read for anyone that lives or works in a city , that is moving to one or has fallen out of love with one. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists . . . "A quirky guide to the greener side of the capital, offers stories and advice on how to find nature and comradeship in the sometimes-isolating and always hectic metropolis." - Elle Decoration "Lucy Anna Scott advocates getting out to the nearest available natural feature of the city." - BALANCE "Lucy Anna Scott outlines simple ways to find moments of calm in our often chaotic urban lives." - Square Mile " Have this gem of a book by your bedside for quietening your thoughts and be that better person who takes life at a more considered pace." - Little Bird: An Insider's Guide to London We've come to believe that living in a city is the very opposite of living a mindful life. But this couldn't be further from the truth. Enriching, inventive, ever-evolving, and social, cities are rich with ingredients for sparkling spiritual health. In this beautifully illustrated little book, Mindful Thoughts for... Cover Half Title Title Copyright CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Message from a City Lover Part of the Mindful City Breathe with the Trees A New Horizon Watch the Birds Move The Art of Looking Learn to be Optimistic Embrace Chaos The Joy of Small Living Embrace Resourcefulness Keep in Touch with Your Senses Revel in Change Find Beauty in Form Musical Discoveries Through the Eyes of Others Make Soul Memories A Home for Introverts City Hideaways Take a Night Walk The Colour of Winter Let the Rain Soothe You Create an Island of Wild Trust the City Build a Communal City. Be with OthersLove the Urban Species ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.