Ordinary Magic: Everyday Life as Spiritual Path - Edited by John Welwood

This collection of 35 essays explores how mindfulness and spiritual practice can transform the routines of everyday life. Featuring contributions from Thich Nhat Hanh, Stephen Levine, Joanna Macy, Chögyam Trungpa, Allen Ginsberg, J. Krishnamurti, Natalie Goldberg, Ram Dass and others, the book examines how contemplative awareness can enrich creative work, relationships, physical and psychological wellbeing, and our connection with the wider world. Rather than treating spirituality as something separate from ordinary existence, these writers explore how meditation and mindful attention can bring greater depth to everything from making art to dealing with life's everyday challenges. Published by Shambhala in 1992.