5-Minute Zen Journal

The 5-Minute Zen Journal is a quintessential read for anyone interested in beginning a Zen practice. Steven Rivera took the fundamentals of mindfulness and created an easy-to-read journal that is helpful, clear, and practical. After reading this journal, I am confident that all students of Zen, new and old, will find a creative way of achieving clarity and calm. --Naomi Lowe, LMT, reiki master, and CA In an era where it's easy to be distracted and distressed, our attention becomes our most precious resource. Steven Rivera's easy-to-apply formula for intentionally creating a good day includes simple statements and invitations to imminently doable practices wherever you are, with whatever you have, right here, right now--plus powerful questions and mantras to ground into the practice. These simple prompts become powerful possibilities for transforming your experience of the present moment. I applaud Steven for leading the way to a more mindful future and am grateful for his creative offerings sprung from his own inspirational journey! --Dr. Linda Howe, international Akashic Records expert for Steven Rivera There are seminal books in life and culture that push the needle forward, and the 5-Minute Zen Journal is one such book. It is the step-by-step guidebook for those who want to practice the art of mindfulness. It provides you with the steps to help you gain clarity and calmness, tools that are the foundation of mindfulness. Steven Rivera gives you the tools to enhance your life through this book, which will show you how to be intentional in your healing, growth, and consciousness-building. He has taken an uncomplicated practice and given it a step-by-step breakdown on how to apply it to the individual's life, making it attainable for individuals who have a busy lifestyle. The 5-Minute Zen Journal has provided me with an additional tool for my toolbox. It is definitely a must-read, either personally or professionally, and I highly recommend it. --Damon Avinger, licensed master social worker