In gratitude -- Introduction -- Breathing and the body -- A deep, full breath -- Squeeze and breathe -- Feel every loving touch -- Turn toward the current -- In and out -- An embodied practice -- Read the inscription -- Explore sensations within -- Hold court -- Integrate and harmonize -- Flow with energy -- Greet the earth -- The lesson of seaweed -- Thinking and the mind -- An impartial witness -- Stop the sorting -- Don?t know -- See the whole elephant -- Eat as if it's the first time -- Being vs. doing -- Release the grip -- Spin the wheel of paradox -- Letting go of attachment -- Catch a monkey -- Stop after the first arrow -- Pain times resistance -- Equals suffering -- Turn to look -- Get to know it -- No blame -- The unfolding process -- The buddha within -- Emotions and the heart -- Spaciousness -- The forces of mara -- Explore the container -- A place of balance -- Interweave -- Tend and befriend -- Plant your garden -- Well- wishing -- Send and receive -- What am i ignoring? -- Count your blessings -- Delight for others -- Taste the elixir -- An antidote -- Being in the world -- Claim your emotional baggage -- Listen? just listen -- Speak with compassion -- Practice nonharming -- Write your job description -- Life is the practice -- Epilogue -- Resources -- References

Presents simple mindfulness exercises aimed at increasing feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, and suggests journaling exercises to help identify and eliminate negative thoughts