I Am Here Now: Field Notes for a Curious and Creative Mind

Alexandra Frey and Autumn Totton of the Mindfulness Project offer a playful journal designed to bring mindfulness and deep reflection to daily life. It's illustrated in a charming and attractive minimalist art style evocative of a calm, observant mind. The book features exercises such as crosswords, body and emotion mapping, plant tending, letter writing, and taking meditation "field notes." For example, through body and emotion mapping, Frey and Totton call readers to pay close attention to the sensation of itches or the tension of anger or frustration in the body. This guide encourages readers to pause and take note of their experiences: awareness of one's breath, emotional states or wanderings, or physical sensations. Through everyday mindfulness, Frey and Totton aim to teach readers to be nonjudgmental, to accept life as it comes, and to be kind to oneself. Their journal is a great starting point for those who are looking to start integrating simple mindfulness exercises into their routine. (June)