An average life, around the world as of 2020, lasts 72 years, 4,000 weeks, or 26,000 days. What does it mean to live well? To be the change we want to see in the world.
Mindfulness offers the keys to unlock a life well lived, to being the change we desire, to living in alignment with our values, amidst life’s inevitable challenges. It can cultivate clarity, balance, and wisdom, enabling us to align our actions and values. We learn not only to live with awareness and purpose, but also navigate the everyday. More than this, it is a call to action, a reminder that each moment holds the potential for change, growth, and connection, and to rise to the challenges we’re all facing in the 21st century.
Mindfulness for Life is a practical guide to making mindfulness part of everyday life, improve well-being, enjoy life more fully, handle life’s challenges better, and live aligned with personal values.
Willem Kuyken is a scientist, author, and teacher. He is the Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford.