The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life

The Way of Effortless Mindfulness presents a form of mindfulness designed to access natural wisdom, compassion, and joy. Loch Kelly teaches "effortless mindfulness," described as an advanced yet simple approach that can address deep levels of suffering. The method involves making an initial effort to "unhook" awareness from thoughts, allowing access to what Kelly calls your awake, loving nature. The book covers how to shift from thought into your awake, loving nature, the differences between effortless mindfulness and deliberate mindfulness, and methods for working with difficult mental and emotional states. It includes micro-meditations that can be practiced with eyes open at any time, contemporary versions of ancient consciousness navigation techniques, and practices drawing from ancient wisdom, contemporary neuroscience, and psychotherapy. Additional topics include the "you-turn" from small self to no-self to true Self, the Five Foundations of Effortless Mindfulness, how to return to and remain in an awake, compassionate flow, and how to avoid obstacles to embodying awakening. The guide is designed for both experienced meditators and those new to mindfulness practice.