From the same author of "The gift of silence" ( Yellow Kite publisher ) With delicacy and good humor, Kankyo Tannier helps us to recover focus, energy, intuition and balance. Thus, we open ourselves to the present moment and allow the magic of life to manifest itself around us. "What if it were possible to set foot in the here and now and finally feel the life that pulses within us and around us, connecting everything and all things? In this book, the Buddhist nun who conquered the world with The Magic of Silence teaches how to open spaces of calm and presence in our daily lives and presents simple meditations and rituals to live with softness and enchantment. - The power of the smile - Practice the smile. If you pretend you are smiling, you end up smiling for real. And in a few seconds your mood changes. - Return to the body - Stop for a moment and feel your body: where it hurts, where you feel good. This perception anchors you in the present and makes you feel alive, from feet to head. - The first thought - By observing your mental habits upon awakening, you decrease the influence of negative thoughts and can follow your day in a lighter way. - Digital Detox - Don't be afraid to face the unease that comes up when you turn off the cell phone. Learning to deal with unpleasant emotions is the key to freedom.