Book description
Combining humor, honesty, and plainspoken advice, Momma Zen distills the doubts and frustrations of motherhood into vignettes of Zen wisdom
Drawing on her experience as a first-time mother and her years of Zen meditation and study, Karen Miller explores how the daily challenges of parenthood can become the most profoundā¦
Why read it?
1 author picked Momma Zen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved the way Karen Maezen Miller drew from her practices as a Zen Buddhist priest and a first-time mom to illustrate how ordinary maternal tasks can turn into enriching bits of spiritual wisdom. I felt so seen as a mom via her acknowledgements of the nitty gritty personal trials that new moms go through.Ā
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that difficult mom moments can actually be opportunities for moments of peaceāingredients for getting some comfort and encouragement on days when it can feel so hard. I loved the reminder that thereās no linear path in motherhood and feltā¦
From Shanita's list on The best books that help moms say bye to fear and hello to courage.
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