No Time Like the Present by Jack Kornfield -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Dedication Epigraph Invitation to Freedom Part One: Freedom of Spirit

Chapter 1. Vastness Is Our Home

The Dance of Life The One Who Knows Sacred Stillness Loving Awareness Running from Hyenas Rest in Love Practice: Opening to Spacious Awareness Practice: Mind Like the Sky

Chapter 2. Free to Love

The Beloved Love’s Many Faces Grace and Angst Respond with Love The Sparkle in Your Eyes Encounter with the Gods Embodying Love Love Baked Fresh Blessing of Respect Practice: Lovingkindness Meditation

Chapter 3. Trusting the Living Universe

Tending Our Garden The Dance of Life Wise Trust Beyond Despair Embraced by a Living Universe Aging with Trust Practice: Trust in the Big Picture Practice: Trust Your Inner Knowing Practice: Be Inspired by Trust

Chapter 4. The Eternal Present

Touching the Eternal Present Notice Now Moral Mathematics of the Moment Beginner’s Mind How Then Shall We Live? Finding Sanctuary Timelessness of the Natural World Lover of the Moment That’s for You Practice: Open to Timelessness

Part Two: Obstacles to Freedom

Chapter 5. Fear of Freedom

Trauma, Fear, and Freedom Self-Hatred Trying to Please Fear of Falling Acting Flawlessly Lean into the Wind Practice: Entering Difficulties with an Open Mind and an Open Heart

Chapter 6. Forgiveness

Forgiving Yourself and Another Your Spirit Is Not Bound by Your History Honoring the Past Heart of Forgiveness Courage and Clarity True Release I’m Going to Kill You Letting Go: The Chord That Completes the Song Practice: Forgiveness Meditation

Chapter 7. Freedom from Troubled Emotions

Praying for Our Enemies Powerful Inner Forces Befriending the Trouble Resolving Conflicts Facing Demons Dawn of Compassion Practice: Compassion Practice: Practice with Troubled Emotions

Part Three: Realizing Freedom

Chapter 8. Elegance of Imperfection

Invitation to Care Tyranny of Perfection Wild, Uncharted, Imperfect Glory Eyes of Love What You Have Left Mastery It’s Already Broken Practice: I See You, Mara Practice: Practicing Imperfection

Chapter 9. The Gift of an Open Mind

Zen and the Art of Openness Prejudice and Perspective Breaking Barriers Are You Sure? Actually See Her The Healing Power of Words Heartfelt Communication Practice: Is This True?

Chapter 10. The Gift of Authenticity

You Were Born to Do This Staying True To Whom Are You Faithful? Start Where You Are Aware Inside, Calm Outside Honoring Your Feelings Desire Free to Be Human Practice: Being True

Chapter 11. Free to Dream

Express Your Heart “Bird Got My Wings” They’re Your Dreams Crafting Your Life Conscious and True The Currents of Life Dream Big and Dance Practice: You Are an Artist

Part Four: Living Freedom

Chapter 12. Deliver Your Gifts

Free to Act Try Again Vision and Action Bring Your Gift Selfless Service The World Needs You Your Very Flesh Shall Be a Poem Practice: Deliver Your Gifts

Chapter 13. Freedom in Challenging Times

Our Challenge Listen with Your Heart Join the Web of Care Blessed Unrest Lead with Humanity Strategic and Strong You Have Been Training for This Practice: Stand Up

Chapter 14. Live in Mystery

Not Far Away The Mystery of Incarnation The Earth Is Breathing You Beyond History and Self Interbeing: You Are Not Alone Everyone Gains Outer and Inner Freedom Emptiness Is Our Home Vision “I Told You So” Practice: Open to Mystery Practice: Just Like Me

Chapter 15. The Joy of Being Alive

Happiness for No Cause Bouncing for Joy Gratefulness Pure Heart You Deserve Happiness Wonderful! It’s in Your Hands Coursing in Gratitude

Acknowledgments and Bows of Gratitude About the Author Index Credits Copyright