The Zen of Cat Walking
The Zen of Cat Walking

Author: Clifford Brooks

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1510726306

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Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks’s tips, you can indulge those instincts with a sense of security. As any animal trainer will tell you, the magic is in your attitude and sensitivity to your kitty’s needs and subtle reactions to new things. With that in mind, Brooks encourages cat owners to embrace Zen meditation as the foundation for leash training. Benefitting both you and your furry friend, practicing mediation will: • Provide a calm atmosphere in which to learn an enjoyable skill and explore new environments together. • Foster a positive energy between the two of you. • Cultivate patience and appreciation for simple accomplishments. With step-by-step instructions, meditation guidance, and interviews with other successful cat walkers, you’ll learn how cat walking can have a healthy impact on your life and the life of your feline companion. Essentially, you will become a more sensitive cat owner, able to detect when your own presence is affecting your cat’s behavior. Combining a practical skill with a thoughtful approach, Brooks’s advice will do wonders for the time you spend together.

The Zen of Cat
The Zen of Cat

Author: Carla Francis

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.

Published: 2023-06-27

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1761267639

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There's no doubt cats are a meaningful feature of Japanese life: from folklore to fashion, they've left a giant paw print on the culture. It's believed that felines first appeared in Japan with the arrival of Buddhism via China in around 552, when their main role was to stop vermin from damaging scriptures. But what can we learn from these philosophical felines? Surely they can teach us a thing or two, through the wisdom gleaned over the centuries residing in ancient temples and co-existing with artists, courtesans, monks and writers. The Zen of Cat is interwoven with stories and facts about cats, Japan and Zen philosophy. Carla Francis includes discussions with Japanese cat lovers, and invites reflection and 'mindful mewsings' on life through an A-Z of Japanese words to inspire. Cats are unburdened by worry. They maintain an enviable equilibrium. Maybe we can too?

The Zen of Writing with Imperfection and Confidence
The Zen of Writing with Imperfection and Confidence

Author: Alan O'Hashi

Publisher: Boulder Community Media

Published: 2021-11-25

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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"The Zen of Writing" Author Alan O’Hashi is walking proof that perfection and organization are highly overrated. His parents and grandparents were all artists and applied a zen approach to nurturing their work, which influenced him as a creative entrepreneur. Rather than rigid plans and goals, they all were very contemplative and relied more on intuition and accepted life how it happened with no judgment. The story is partly a DIY personal growth book about how the author overcame self-doubt and perfection as a “Model Minority." He’s now more confident, no longer obsessed with perfection, and has become a prolific writer. The other part is a memoir about how the importance of owning life experiences and not being afraid to write about those. His writing is now much more emotional and no longer superficial. “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” is what Ernest Hemingway says about the essence of good storytelling. This book is for anyone who is a writer of organized words, whether they are fiction, nonfiction, poetry, work memos, grant applications, academic papers, or love letters. Read this book if you’re a professional writer, a novelist just starting out, or a screenwriter with a half-done script lost deep in the bowels of a computer hard drive. Are you a writer who wonders how to get over self-doubt, kick your obsession with perfection, and for whatever reason, can’t quite finish your writing project? This book provides insight and a few tips through the author’s experiences about becoming more confident in your ability to balance perfection and accuracy that results in a higher likelihood of finishing your work. Author Alan O’Hashi relates how his lessons from life were significant influences that resulted in his first book pitch based on a typed-up piece of paper in June. He signed a contract and finished an 80,000-word manuscript five months later. Alan is a native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he began writing as a 12-year-old reporter for his junior high school newspaper, “The Tumbleweed.” He relates his growth as a writer surviving a 1,000-year flood, an emergency landing of an airplane with a fire on board, two job layoffs after 9/11, and getting up from his death bed.

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers
Mindful Thoughts for Walkers

Author: Adam Ford

Publisher: Leaping Hare Press

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1782404848

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Mindfulness is so much more than a set of routine timed exercises; it’s the transformative practice of conscious living we can nurture by being mindful of the moment. Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores through a series of succint meditations, how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical, and spiritual awareness. Adam Ford is an enlightening guide to how mindfulness and walking can help us face the existential questions of ‘Who am I?’, ‘Where have I come from?’, What am I doing here?’, and ‘Where am I going?’ From a gentle daily stroll to a brisk hike across the mountaintops, this is a powerful reading companion for rural and urban walker alike.

The Buddhism Secrets of Cats
The Buddhism Secrets of Cats

Author: Alan Peto

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781735400303

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What if cats are secretly Buddhist monks?The journey into the secret lives of Buddhist cats started with a mysterious note that led the author on a journey halfway around the world. He discovered a hidden Buddhist temple in the mountains that was the center of a secret society of Buddhist cat monastics.Revealed to humans for the first time in this book will be their ancient Buddhist teachings of the "Kitten Eightfold Path", the "Purring Sutra", the "Ten Kitten Herding Pictures", the real reason why cats knock drinking glasses off tables, and much more.As you will soon learn, the "typical house cat" is anything but typical?they are Buddhist masters! Passed down for generations, the Buddhism Secrets of Cats is a highly skilled practice that cats are taught when they are kittens and practice for a lifetime. You will never look at your kitty the same way after learning their behaviors are actually Buddhist techniques!

French Cats Don't Get Fat
French Cats Don't Get Fat

Author: Henry Beard

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780307337801

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French cats are never fat—they are trim, slim, slender. In a word, they aresvelte. What is their secret? The secret,mes amis, lies within your grasp, in the pages of thisdélicieuxlittle book. ThesensationnelFrench diet that will turn even the pudgiestpatate de divan(couch potato) into a chic, café kitty.

The Cat Whisperer
The Cat Whisperer

Author: Mieshelle Nagelschneider

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0553907239

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Practical and effective strategies for solving every feline behavior problem imaginable—from litter box issues to scratching, spraying, biting, and beyond. “Mieshelle Nagelschneider is a wizard at demystifying cat behavior and providing easy-to-follow steps for solving vexing problems.”—Bob Tarte, author of Kitty Cornered Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider has been helping people deal with these dilemmas for two decades, achieving a near-perfect success rate. Central to her approach is a keen understanding of the unique way cats see the world—their need for safety and security, their acute territoriality, and their insatiable desire to catch and kill prey. Her proven C.A.T. cat behavior modification plan is a commonsense course of action that can be specifically tailored to your cat in the context of its behavior problems and its particular household environment. Easy-to-implement solutions help transform even the most anxiety-riddled companions into confident, gregarious, and relaxed cats who live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Inside you’ll discover • how to harness the power of “friendly pheromones” to improve your cat’s appetite, exploration, grooming, and play • where, when, and how to create a litter box environment that will provide ease of access and reduce anxiety for you and your cat • how to end aggression in multiple-cat households and help your cats coexist peacefully Who says you can’t train a cat? In this fascinating and indispensable book, the Cat Whisperer takes you inside the mind of a feline to explain why members of one of the world’s most inscrutable species act the way they do—and how you can convince them to change their behaviors for the sake of your peace of mind . . . and theirs.

You Got Me F*cked Up! How to Deal With Anger Issues
You Got Me F*cked Up! How to Deal With Anger Issues

Author: Rachael Reed

Publisher: Rachael Reed

Published: 2024-03-03

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13:

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"You Got Me F\*\*\*ed Up: Mastering the Art of Zen in a World That Wants to Push Your Buttons" In a world that seems to have turned provocation into a pastime, "You Got Me F\*\*\*ed Up" serves as your irreverent guide to navigating the waves of irritation with the grace of a Zen master—and the wit of a stand-up comedian. This isn't just another anger management book; it's a rollicking journey through the art of keeping your cool, no matter what life throws your way. From the chaos of the morning commute to the madness of the mundane (yes, Karen, we're looking at you and your mug-stealing ways), this book tackles the everyday triggers that leave us seething. With a combination of uproarious stories, razor-sharp insights, and a no-BS approach, it's the ultimate playbook for anyone who's ever thought, "Seriously, universe? You got me f\*\*\*ed up." Inside, you'll discover: Anger Management 101: Basic techniques to keep your temper in check, from breathing exercises that don't suck to mastering the art of the 10-second rule. Communication Like a Boss: How to express your frustrations without burning bridges or ending up on a meme. The Great Escape: Knowing when to walk away (and how to do it with your head held high and your dignity intact). Maintaining Your Chill: Long-term strategies for dealing with anger, including creating your personal "rage room" for those days when you just need to let it all out. And much more, including how to embrace life's absurdities with a smile, knowing that sometimes, the only thing you can do is laugh to keep from getting pissed off. This book is more than a guide; it's a lifeline for anyone ready to turn their anger into action, their frustration into finesse, and their pet peeves into peace. It's packed with actionable advice, exercises that actually work, and laugh-out-loud moments that will have you looking at the brighter, funnier side of life. So, if you're ready to transform your approach to anger and start living your best, most chilled-out life, "You Got Me F\*\*\*ed Up" is the one book you need. Say goodbye to the days of seething in silence, and hello to a new era of cool, calm, and collected you. Your journey from rage to zen starts here. Pick up your copy today and take the first step toward becoming unflappable in a world that's determined to test your limits.

The Politics of Race, Gender and Sexuality in The Walking Dead
The Politics of Race, Gender and Sexuality in The Walking Dead

Author: Elizabeth Erwin

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2018-08-22

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1476634769

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From the beginning, both Robert Kirkman's comics and AMC's series of The Walking Dead have brought controversy in their presentations of race, gender and sexuality. Critics and fans have contended that the show's identity politics have veered toward the decidedly conservative, offering up traditional understandings of masculinity, femininity, heterosexuality, racial hierarchy and white supremacy. This collection of new essays explores the complicated nature of relationships among the story's survivors. In the end, characters demonstrate often-surprising shifts that consistently comment on identity politics. Whether agreeing or disagreeing with critics, these essays offer a rich view of how gender, race, class and sexuality intersect in complex new ways in the TV series and comics.

Walking the Kiso Road
Walking the Kiso Road

Author: William Scott Wilson

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1611801257

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Step back into old Japan with this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords The Kisoji, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 C.E. In the seventeenth century, it was the route that the daimyo (warlords) used for their biennial trips—along with their samurai and porters—to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned—and famously inspired the landscapes of Hiroshige, as well as the work of many other artists and writers. William Scott Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, has walked the road several times and is a delightful and expert guide to this popular tourist destination; he shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture, as well as his own experiences.