Mindfulness for Students
“Learning mindfulness and meditation at C- University has undoubtedly been one of the best and most valuable things I’ve done during my time here. Mindfulness and meditation have now become a part of me, and I will be forever grateful for being given the opportunity to learn with and be taught by the most fantastic teachers and group of people who have now become good friends of mine. It has given me a new outlook on life – has helped me remain steadfast through the difficult times and appreciate the subtle day-to-day smiles that life has to offer.”
“I am a fourth year undergraduate student and I suffered from depression last term, mainly because I struggled with the transition back to C- University after my year abroad. I began taking anti-depressants over Christmas, which helped quite a lot, but I found the mindfulness course has really complimented this other treatment to help me manage my depression this term.”
“The course has really helped me to have a much more positive experience of C- University this term and just generally become a happier, more peaceful and more positive person. I have tried to practise mindfulness myself before, using mindfulness books, but I found doing it in a class much more beneficial. I also preferred your style of leading meditations, because you encourage a more independent, personal style, e.g. rather than telling us what to do you give different options such as choosing whether to listen to sounds, follow the breath or explore sensations.”
“Your advice on how to be a better leader, quoting the example of your grandma, has been so useful. I find myself asking my team members in the European Society, ‘what would you like to achieve this year?’, ‘how can I help you to achieve this?’, ‘why did you join the committee?’. I find myself much closer to them, in mediating between their needs and the society.”
“Thank you so much for your inspiring and enlightening class this term. I have certainly gained a lot…”
“My partner was telling me yesterday how she wishes us to be a mindful couple, what a great project for our lives! We are about to move in together … and being a mindful couple is definitely top on our own to-do list.”
“Perhaps the single best thing about the course is its ability to equips you with the tools to stop beating yourself over little failures, hence allowing you to deal better with the bigger picture. You manage to do this by creating an amazing environment, and without touching the familiar religious or exaggerated connotations that one usually hears about with such practices that may usually put people off. What you taught me positively changed the entire way I’ve approached my final year.”
“I really enjoyed sharing the experience of learning mindfulness meditation techniques as a group and learning from the experience of others. I thought the course was very valuable, well-taught and fun and I intend to continue to expand on the techniques I learned through the course. I would certainly recommend it to other students.”
“I attended the mindfulness course in the final year of my PhD. It was incredibly helpful, enabling me to cope with stress more effectively and [to] create a deeper understanding of myself. Thanks, for all the guidance you provided throughout the course. I tried [your meditation track], which is wonderfully soothing. Thanks very much again for all your guidance and support last year.”
“Like many twenty-one year old women, I often struggle with body image issues. … Becoming aware of myself [today], I noticed my mood drastically drop as a result of my internal body-bashing, and questioned whether it was really that productive to start the day off with this sort of focus. … I [then] realised that my inner monologue probably thinks that this kind of inner monologue will drive me to watch what I eat more, when, in fact, self contemplation and internal kindness are the way forward.”
“I started doing mindfulness sessions in my third year and I really wish I’d taken it up sooner. It was a great way to destress myself throughout the year and I also used it to relax before each of my final exams. It’s easy to feel like you don’t have time to look after yourself when you’re busy with other things, but mindfulness practice teaches you how important that is, and what a practical difference it can make to your attainment. And it’s a skill for life! My summer job after third year was even more stressful than my final exams had been and mindfulness practice has been invaluable, so thank you very much for that!”
“I wanted to let you know that Mindfulness and the philosophy behind it were crucial to staying calm in the increasingly stressful time leading up to my MPhil thesis deadline, and have remained large parts of my life since the course. I often re-enact the group activities, such as mindful movement and the chocolate meditation, with fondness and joy. Moreover, your warm-hearted pedagogical style inspires me to be more compassionate and patient in my own teaching practice and everyday life.”
“I know that for me personally this experience has changed my life for the better. I hope that many more students in the future are able to benefit from it as well.”
“Thank you for these eight weeks of mindfulness and meditation! It’s been a wonderful experience and I can already see it coming in useful in everyday life.”
“Learning more about mindfulness has certainly given me many new ideas and perspectives in terms of life and career.”
“Mindfulness has helped me hugely during times of real anxiety, but has also been a wonderful way of savouring everyday moments that I would never have noticed before, and bringing a little holiday time into my everyday life!”
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for teaching me how to bring this calm, spacious time into my routine – I had never even heard of mindfulness before you arrived at C- University, and now I can’t imagine my life without it.”
“You probably won’t remember me, but I did a mindfulness course with you in Summer 20—. I just wanted to let you know how transformative it has been. Two and a half years later, I am still meditating every day.”
“Today I was craving for my meditation for the first time. Craving like I wanted cake. (And I love cake. Especially the chocolate ones.) This feeling made me feel happy and grateful. I want to thank you because without your guidance and support that I wouldn’t have been able to feel this way about mindfulness. Also, your ceaseless effort to make people share their mindfulness experience has been amazing. Hearing and sharing each others perspective was definitely one of the best part of the course. I will fill in the official feedback form, but I wanted to thank you in a more personal way. Grazie!”
“I want to tell you so much having the weekly meditation class has meant to me. [This] was one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had at C- University this term, having just moved here from the States to start my PhD. The meditation practice has really helped me through the tough transition being away from home, as well as giving me the tools to deal with some personal health issues that arose this term. I’ve also met friends through the classes as well! I am so grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to attend your classes and I hope to take the practice with me for the rest of my career at C- University and beyond. I will definitely recommend my friends to attend next term.”
“Thanks to this course I’ve been able to turn an interest in meditation into a regular practice that I can enjoy with confidence. The weekly sessions were an anchor throughout my term, a chance to forget about everything and invest in me. Every time I’d come out refreshed and reenergised. To anyone with even the slightest interest I’d urge you to give it a try – its a professional, easily accessible introduction to mindfulness skills you’ll never lose. It was the highlight of my term and I’m so happy to have made the decision to commit.”
“Perhaps the single best thing about the course is its ability to equips you with the tools to stop beating yourself over little failures, hence allowing you to deal better with the bigger picture. Elizabeth manages to do this by creating an amazing environment, and without touching the familiar religious or exaggerated connotations that one usually hears about with such practices that may usually put people off. It positively changed the entire way I’ve approached my final year.”
“Ever since the course ended I have been continuing with meditation practice of various kinds and have found them to be an enormous help in my daily life. The C- mindfulness course was the start of what has become a very interesting journey into this territory for me. So I wanted to say thank you for your teaching and guidance!”
“Thank you for all your help in helping me develop my spiritual and emotional intelligence, you have really influenced my perspective on elements of my own thoughts and feelings. I have been searching for a way to get into mindful practice and I would not have achieved it without your warm guidance – honestly a life-saver!”
“I cannot begin to say how happy I am to have signed up for the 8 week course. It’s really been a transformational journey, and I’d never realised how supported mindfulness could make me feel. A huge THANK YOU to you and everyone who made this possible – it really has been wonderful.”
“I wanted to let you know that the meditation workshop has helped me a great deal this term. I’ve struggled a lot with mental health and pandemic fatigue over the past few months and these workshops have been incredibly beneficial to my emotional & mental wellbeing.”
“The course really has made a huge impact on me and I can’t thank you enough for that. I would recommend it to any and everyone and feel sad that my friends and loved ones who don’t go to C- University can’t do it, because it is so important to have such training, especially for times like this!”
“In times of self-isolation and increasing concerns for many, I believe Mindfulness Meditation is very useful and important to keep calm and still enjoy the spring and the coming months. Thanks for giving such an awesome course, I’m sure I’m speaking for everyone in your class when I say we really enjoyed it.”
“I’ve been doing mindfulness for a month now and since the very first session, the whole experience with my own existence has changed for the better! I can only thank you and every single person involved in making mindfulness at C- University possible.”
“…one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had at C- University. The meditation practice has really helped me through the tough transition being away from home, as well as gave me the tools to deal with some personal health issues that arose this term; I’ve also met friends through the classes as well.”
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the sessions. They were really helpful in changing my perspective which was much needed! Thank you so much.”
“This Mindfulness course has certainly been one of the best things I have done in my time in C- University and the UK over the last years.”
“The mindfulness course also helped me to improve my ability to handle the stresses of daily life.”
“I really enjoyed sharing the experience of learning mindfulness meditation techniques as a group and learning from the experience of others.”
“I hope to take the practice with me for the rest of my career at C- University and beyond.”
“The mindfulness course has really made me aware of the bountiful little moments of wonder in my everyday life.”
“This journey has completely changed my attitude and perspective towards life. When I started the Mindfulness course I was burnout and even low-mood. Now, even if life still presents strong waves, I know it is possible to sail through them and this can make the difference.”
“Overall the experience has been very soothing and I loved it. The mindfulness course also helped me to improve my ability to handle the stresses of daily life. I also enjoyed your excellent mentoring [on the committee]!”
“I signed up for this course to seek for peace and a more systematic understanding of mindfulness. The course was relaxing and the teacher was absolutely loving and capable of making you feel valued and included.”
“You’ll be pleased to know that we have both been awarded firsts in our finals. I am definitely convinced that our results are testimonies of the importance of having a healthy and balanced life-style to thrive at C- University. In this regard, I cannot emphasise how grateful I am that your inspiring teaching opened my eyes to mindfulness.”
“I just wanted to say thank you very much for this lovely course which has helped so much… I have to confess that now I’m a little bit “anxious” about not seeing you every week But I’m sure I will be able to apply everything you have taught us. Thank you very much once again.”
“Thank you! It was a really really lovely experience, such a pleasure to be part of a joint endeavour to be mindful – such gentle, kindly, shared space in a place of expectation and drive. And you were a wonderful teacher. I hope I will carry it with me. I even enjoyed the walk along the backs and through the gardens every week, as if in preparation.”
“The Mindfulness course with Elizabeth is one of the most memorable and life-changing experiences I’ve had during my time in C- University. It has helped me to get through some tricky times, and to better appreciate many happy times too!”
“I just wanted to thank you so much one more time for the energy, warmth, joy, care and love which you infused us all with over these past eight weeks. I am so grateful to have crossed your path …”
“Mindfulness has provided me with all the support and tools that I’ve needed to balance my inner being and feel back on track to continue working towards the achievement of my goals but with a healthy mental and emotional state.”
“It’s definitely one of the highlights of my time here at C- University. The meditations that you offered will travel with me through space and time now. Thank you so much for this.”
Coaching & Therapy (Individuals & Groups)
“Working with Elizabeth has made me a much more effective leader. I now know how to make sure the contributions of the people I manage are heard, and valued by everyone; and I know how to offer them my vision candidly but carefully; all while gathering invaluable feedback along the way. This makes the whole set-up achieve more and be happier.”
“Thank you for really inspiring sessions that are certainly helping me to find more peace and balance in my life.”
“My depression typically manifests as a physical sensation of intense sadness or pain in my chest, which makes me quite tired and often unable or unwilling to participate in social situations. I have found by ‘saying hello’ to feelings of depression or changing the environment around them to one of loving kindness, rather than trying to repress or ignore them, the feelings often dissipate or become a lot more manageable and less overwhelming.”
“My staff and I all experienced Dr English’s interactions as helpful, considerate, empathic and caring. She was able to bring compassion and understanding to the situation from which resolution resulted.”
“My coaching sessions opened new ways to deliver the business making me a hundred times more effective as a manager.”
“After my sessions with Elizabeth, feedback from my staff indicates that we share a growing sense of trust, clarity and purpose… and we are not only meeting but exceeding our targets.”
“My experience of working with Dr. English was very positive. … she listened compassionately and responded appropriately to the information she received.”
“The Needs-based coaching framework is a fruitful one and although it takes some time to master, Elizabeth is very good at providing case studies and practice opportunities which can be addressed in our phone coaching sessions.”
“I am now able to communicate much more effectively with colleagues. I am able to run more productive and positive meetings. My communication with my boss is much improved.”
“After my session with you, my next workplace facilitation … felt much better. This time I went with the attitude of being interested in where people were coming from, and teasing out their concerns, without feeling it was up to me to fix anything, and it was a joy.”
“This approach helped me professionally and personally: Working towards a common solution, negotiation skills, reducing stress levels, reducing anxiety around major work areas: [also] understanding the need for thorough preparation of papers and the full impact of my behaviours/attitudes on others.”
“I highly recommend coaching from Elizabeth. She manages an excellent balance between responding to my experiences of the moment and moving me forward in the acquisition of new skills to deal with complex organisational and interpersonal challenges.”
“I have no hesitancy in recommending Dr English as a conflict resolution expert, a consultant, mentor and trainer for individuals and organisations.”
“This process gets to the core of good management — an essential guide to influencing people.”
“Elizabeth is very sensitive to working at client pace and very quick to grasp complex multi-layered issues which I would imagine is an essential skill when working in a range of diverse settings.”
“Gracefully, flexibly and effectively conducted…”
Creatives & Performers
“For the first time in twenty years, I do not feel I have failed after each practice and have ceased searching for the final and probably unobtainable solution – thank you for that.”
“Recently I was very under the weather and finding it difficult to find the right frame of mind to take on stage for a live internationally broadcast radio concert. But working with Elizabeth for just half an hour unlocked a new perspective to use in my preparation and performance, making everything so much easier. Thank you!”
“Thank you for all your help in helping me develop my spiritual and emotional intelligence, you have really influenced my perspective on elements of my own thoughts and feelings.”
“This came at a time in my life when I’ve been under so much stress and sadness and you showed me how to make space for myself in the most discrete and helpful ways.”
“I had sessions with Elizabeth that actually managed to transform my whole outlook on what seemed an intractable problem, and I played a leading role in transforming the ethos of the team for the better.”
“How I feel affects my ability to deliver a performance that an audience will really connect with. A session with Elizabeth always provides a valuable emotional ‘tune up’ (or ‘tune in’!)”
“Your beautiful book dances between the deeply intuitive and the rational; it offers inspiration to the heart whilst also nourishing and informing intention.”
“I love your new book. It is eloquent, thoughtful and beautifully presented. I wish it every success in the world.”
“Your book is beautiful and touching. I have been using it when I know I need to connect with a deeper part of myself. Highly recommended!”
“Counterintuitively, the skills of empathic listening, heartfelt expression and compassionate self-awareness have helped me more in business than all other skills combined. I have defused heated team-client discussions, and tensions with colleagues and my supervisor. ”
“Today, your invitation to watch for awareness “as if at the edge of a forest, waiting for a deer to emerge”, really resonated with me. Perhaps it’s partly because I grew up near a big park with lots of deer in Ireland, so it brings back memories, but immediately I felt my relationship with the meditation objects change, become more patient and tender, the breath and body sensations starting to seem like gentle little creatures who would emerge in attention when they were ready. ”
“Every page of your book contained a nugget to reflect upon. I believe they are poems which I shall return to over the coming years. As you said in your preface, “time to throw away the hidden rule-books.”
“It was a really really lovely experience, such a pleasure to be part of a joint endeavour to be mindful – such gentle, kindly, shared space in a place of expectation and drive.”
“Thank you for all your help in helping me develop my spiritual and emotional intelligence, you have really influenced my perspective on elements of my own thoughts and feelings.”
Mindfulness Courses & Workshops
“I am confident that the skills taught our staff will have significant relevance in the sphere of interviewing offenders.”
“Gives you a different perspective and something to think about which could be life changing.”
“The sessions have been very helpful, offering an excellent introduction to mindfulness in a congenial setting.”
“Excellent tutor. Very good teaching methods. Fun teaching methods.”
“It was thorough, light, fun, comprehensive and about really valuable tools for better communication.”
“I would definitely recommend the course; it gives a deep insight into different ways of approaching connection and communication”
“An enjoyable, thought provoking and insightful workshop that will lead to enhanced working relationships.”
“I found this course delightfully exploratory and very yummy. I really appreciated the group atmosphere and looked forward to entering the bubble with the group each week. I felt that Elizabeth helped the group to feel at ease and safe in working together and that we built something special together. I miss the group! Moving between sharing in pairs and back to the group worked really well because it meant private things could be shared, or not. The diversity of the people in the group and the space given for people to express themselves and how much they love the course at the end of the session were particularly wonderful aspects for me. I would have liked it to be even longer!”
“… an excellent group to work with led by an exceptional teacher – thank you.”
“The training was both novel and stretching.”
“Yes, I’d definitely recommend the course. I think the lessons and ideas of the course would be useful for anyone in work or in their personal life. Great for developing better connections with colleagues, acquaintances and friends, and also for becoming more self-aware and better able to look after yourself when under pressure.”
“I think the course was excellent, as you actually learn something that you can go away with and implement from the moment you leave the door rather than something you have to continually refer to or revise. I have already seen some benefits as the communication between and myself has improved considerably.”
“I feel much calmer and more able to recognise and value my own experiences, and I now have a way of behaving that gives me the self-assurance that my needs are important and can be met happily. I think we have gone some way to unblocking this situation.”
“As a team, [we] feel calmer and more in control now.”
“Gives participants a chance not [to be thinking] always about self, but to consider others.”
“The course enables one to be understanding in place of being judgemental.”
“This has offered another way of thinking – to gain results.”
“An excellent starting-point to improve anyone’s communication.”
“Only one ‘no-comment’ interview since attending the course.”
“I’d recommend the course, yes. I believe it has helped me understand myself and other people.”
“Training and pace of the course was excellent. Elizabeth placed all at ease.”
“Your approach has enabled me to become more effective in my role at work.”
“Learning to meditate has been on my ’to do list’ for a long time but I kept putting it off until [this course] was offered and I thought – stop faffing around and do this – and I am so glad that I did. It is definitely an essential part of my day already.”
“Your course was not only rewarding and enjoyable, but has also introduced me to other aspects of Mindfulness. If I am honest, I had probably “hit the meditation wall” and was stuck of where to go next … Your teaching gave me permission to reach out and grasp these new concepts.”
“…you really turned my thinking and knowledge of meditation/mindfulness “upside down” [and] gently challenged those concepts that I have held about meditation/mindfulness. The new approach that you have introduced to me has been both rewarding, stimulating and fulfilling.”
“I believe this is a very useful course for field managers who deal with engineers and customers on a daily basis.”
“I loved the course. In four short weeks I realised so much about how my mind and body work. Thank you.”
“Thank you very much for leading us with such kindness, grace and enthusiasm.”
“I’d recommend this —It’s a practical tool that can be used in the workplace which will enhance communication.”
“I’d recommend this for other managerial/ supervisory staff. It will provide them with the tools to get the most out of their teams.”
“Mindfulness has helped me hugely during times of real anxiety, but has also been a wonderful way of savouring everyday moments that I would never have noticed before, and bringing a little holiday time into my everyday life!”
“Loved the thought and preparation behind it. [It] felt perfectly tailored to the pressures we feel. Loved the enthusiasm and humour of Elizabeth. Very approachable and engaging, and found very supportive. Thank you.”
“It would be nice to do the same course again with my colleagues [in ***]. It would be very useful. I think they would learn a lot and I’d appreciate a refresher!”
“Ever since the course ended I have been continuing with meditation practice of various kinds and have found them to be an enormous help in my daily life.”
“Useful for many professions and personal life [and] to create a good work environment necessary for both managers and staff.”
Mindful Communication, Nonviolent Communication
“Different. Challenging way to think about communication. Can have direct application to day to day life and work.”
“Action Learning has influenced my behaviour … especially in new or difficult situations.”
“Enlightening course —helps to understand the needs behind conflict.”
“I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Elizabeth for a very thought provoking workshop. Not only have ‘the team’ noticed a difference, but my family also. My new approach has enabled me to resolve a year-long conflict with a very close family member which I am extremely grateful for, as well as many team issues. Thank you again.”
“Elizabeth’s approach has taken me from an irritable and arrogant boy to:
a) a patient and empathic listener;
b) a powerful and humble communicator;
c) a self-aware and focused observer of my inner emotions”
“Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training has made a significant difference to the way we deal with our clients and our staff, we envisage all our staff receiving on-going training so that they can deal with our clients and with each other more effectively.”
“I was initially sceptical however I feel confident this technique will be wholly beneficial.”
“Gives another way of thinking at / looking at the situation, and helps me to take a step back.”
“Relevant to communication with patients, seniors and peers. Very good teaching style. Non-threatening!”
“Elizabeth’s approaches to mindful communication have had a huge positive effect on my happiness. Her teachings have helped me hear what people are truly saying and meet people where they really are.”
“… a good framework for future use. … Contained a lot of useful tips and food for thought. Excellent styles of teaching with different materials. Interactive, included whole group. Well presented.”
“Learning to make your empathy readily available to everyone (including yourself) produces almost magical results. This is more than Emotional Intelligence: it’s Emotional Wizardry!”
“Although I felt that my communication skills were adequate it has been a real eye-opener as to how I can improve.”
“It’s totally exciting to learn a structured approach to dealing with difficult people and situations.”
“Stimulating, thought-provoking, relaxing and well-structured approach to multi-professional leadership.”
“… very inspiring and engaging. Thank you! It was both enjoyable and incredibly useful.”
“Didn’t realise there was so much to know about communication.”
“The skills I learned will be useful in many settings —at home as well as at work.”
“Mastering the ‘grammar’ of communication means there’s much more choice and agency in relationships with everybody including colleagues, family, friends and intimate partners.”
“My partner was telling me yesterday how she wishes us to be a mindful couple, what a great project for our lives! We are about to move in together … and being a mindful couple is definitely top on our own to-do list.”
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that every area of your life can benefit from studying Elizabeth’s suggestions. You can turn the base metals of blame and judgement into the gold of understanding and empathy.”
“This course is of vital importance to becoming a good doctor.”
“Very thoughtful and well-presented.”
“Achieved in two days what most courses achieve in five!”
“The communication and connection module will provide a good framework for future use. … Contained a lot of useful tips and food for thought. Excellent styles of teaching with different materials. Interactive, included whole group. Well presented.”
“My relationships with myself and with others, even people I only meet once, are both richer and easier. Strength in my emotional and social life gives me calm and clarity which can also support my academic interests.”
“It was much better than I was expecting. I feel more prepared to cope with daunting situations that I would previously try to avoid. Very good style of teaching, encompassed different styles of teaching … giving time to focus on issues that we found important/difficult.”
“Useful way of seeing conflicts and how to resolve them.”
“I love communicating mindfully!”
“Excellent course. New ideas. Very useful communication tool.”
“Mindful Communication gives me the tools to be myself. Elizabeth’s techniques show me how to listen to the emotions alive inside me and connect with those of other people.”
“These skills have allowed me to hear difficult, but invaluable, feedback and to understand customer needs and values, while leveraging intrinsic motivation to get my team excited.”
“I came to know why things would go wrong when I least expected them. I would certainly do things differently now.”
“Yes, great training. Able to explore ideas in a safe environment. Receptive to our thoughts and helpful if difficulties arose.”
“Elizabeth was very approachable, with fun and creative ways of teaching us.”
“I have seen the astonishing results at first hand: de-escalating violent altercations, rebuilding trust in desperate situations, finding freshness in stale conversations. The list goes on.”
“I’d recommend the course especially to identify disconnection and conflict and its resolution.”
My Books
“I’m loving your book – took it with me to hospital yesterday, and it made the time in the waiting room before and between procedures a joy.”
“Your book has had me musing every day since it arrived. Its language is beautifully crafted – both simple and tantalising. What a teacher! What a companion!”
“Your book was a complete surprise – a unique, evocative approach to writing about meditation which poetically and intimately evokes the ups and downs of practice from her own experience, yet which will inform and inspire anyone’s practice. Recommended.”
“I really loved this book: It is beautiful and helpful, and full of inspiring hints on how to ‘listen’ to ourselves, as well as the lovely poetry, that reinforces the prose in a very apposite and beautiful way.”
“As someone who has not found the body and mind to be a place of safety, I am sooo encouraged by your invitation to start where I am, kindly and patiently inviting my inner wisdom to show the way – what a healing, beautiful book this is.”
“I enjoy your book and continue to. I often read a verse or commentary before my meditation. It is like sharing meditation with a wise and honest friend. Your words often remind me of a similar experience in meditation or point to a fresh way of viewing an experience.”
“I love your new book. It is eloquent, thoughtful and beautifully presented. I wish it every success in the world.”
“Your book is beautiful and touching. I have been using it when I know I need to connect with a deeper part of myself. Highly recommended!”
“We have sold out – please send us more!”
“Your beautiful book dances between the deeply intuitive and the rational; it offers inspiration to the heart whilst also nourishing and informing intention.”
“‘Meditate as you can not as you can’t’, captures in a nutshell this wonderfully empathetic companion through the peaks and troughs of meditation. Thank you for writing this warm and kind book, which I have found very helpful.””
“The writing about meditation is so spacious, kind and forgiving; meditation is not about forcing ourselves, or for it to be something, perfect or deep. The book helps me a lot, a great companion.”