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  • The Magical Now

  • Are You Paying Attention?
  • By: Matt Kelly
  • Narrated by: Greg Hunter
  • Length: 39 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The Magical Now

By: Matt Kelly
Narrated by: Greg Hunter
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Do you ever feel lost? Scattered? Worried about..well...anything? This interpretation of some of history's most helpful schools of philosophy can help make living in moments of now magical. This guide to the philosophies of the Stoics, the Taoists, Buddhists, Hindus, and more modern thinkers like Alan Watts, can provide some food for thought as you learn to become more present, and centered.

This book was written with you in mind. You...reading this description...right now. Please enjoy, and after you're finished, give this book to a friend. They'll thank you for it!

Topics referenced: Stoic Philosophy, Zen Meditation, Marcus Aurelius, Self Help, Mindfulness, Meditation, Being Present, Flights to Vermont, Fatherhood, Parenthood, Quelling Anxiety, Manifestation, Dreams, Bucket Lists, Greeks and Romans, History, How To, DIY, Writing, Poetry, Kicking Ass, Taking Names, Calming Your Mind, Atreyu from the Never-Ending Story, Childhood, Child Birth, Grand Children, Mentoring, Thinking for Yourself, Life Coaching, Advice, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse, Presence, and Free Will.

This short book is meant to be added to by the listener, allowing for note taking, and then sharing with a friend. Please feel free to make this book your own, and then pass it forward to someone who you think may want to improve their ability to be present. Journaling can be a powerful way to capture the moments in life that matter and full explore the magic that can be found in observing possibilities. While this is not specifically meant to be a self-help book, it may end up accomplishing the same outcome if it were.

©2021 Matthew Kelly (P)2021 Matthew Kelly
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A great read!

This was a nice short listen! Really enjoyed! Short enough to get through in one drive, but the message will stay with you for much longer!

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