Vigilance of the heart

Vigilance of consciousness, that is, mindfulness, is a term we can encounter everywhere these days. Does it mean more than we might think at first? In Asia, the idea of mindfulness of consciousness is related to another, richer concept - the alertness of the heart. In some Asian languages, the same word is used for the term alertness of consciousness as for the heart. In the vigilance of the heart, dr. Stephen McKenzie transcends boundaries — stemming from the often misunderstood notion of mindfulness of consciousness — and immerses himself in examining the alertness of the heart to help him live a fuller, more enjoyable life. This fascinating book explores with nine warmth and compassion the nine ways of heart alertness: o kindness o difficulties o humor o satisfaction o love o courage o knowledge o hope o creativity Dr. Stephen McKenzie has researched, taught, written and published psychology for many years, in the fields of philosophy and mindfulness — in this important book he examines a theme missing from his earlier works, the alertness of the heart.