The Art of Doing Nothing
The Art of Doing Nothing
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The Art of Doing Nothing by Veronique Vienne
The Art of Doing NothingSimple Ways to Make Time for Yourself A culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . .
The Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where being is more compelling than doing. Beautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. V ronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses. Like Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that nothin's plenty for you.
Veronique Vienne is a feature writer for magazines such as House & Garden, Martha Stewart Living, Elle, and Redbook. Her previous books include The Art of Doing Nothing and The Art of Imperfection.
Jeanne Lipsey, Veronique's daughter, is a photographer and motion picture camera assistant who has worked on films such as The Horse Whisperer, Snow Falling on Cedars, and Bringing Out the Dead.
Jeanne Lipsey, Veronique's daughter, is a photographer and motion picture camera assistant who has worked on films such as The Horse Whisperer, Snow Falling on Cedars, and Bringing Out the Dead.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780609600740 |
| ISBN 10 | 0609600745 |
| Title | The Art of Doing Nothing |
| Author | Veronique Vienne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1998-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |