The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-Day Saints

by. Kyle David Anderson, Carrie Skarda & Ty Mansfield

Latter-day Saints are great at getting things done. But sometimes an excessive focus on "doing more" can take us to a place where we're mostly going through the motions—and missing the deep, rich spiritual power that can come from being still. Using Latter-day Saint vernacular and examples, The Power of Stillness explores ways in which mindfulness can help deepen our conversion to the gospel. Infusing our homes with more stillness, silence, and space can reinvigorate the joy inherent in our faith and help us feel calmer, more present and engaged in our lives, and more spiritually connected to our Savior. Praise for The Power of Stillness There seems to be a lot of buzz about stillness these days—an interesting paradox. Sadly, our world has pitted religion against spirituality as we strive to live more mindfully. This book reminds us we need both! We don't leave the Church in search of stillness. We find it within our covenant relationship with Christ. Take a break from the crazy business of life and read this book. You will be glad you did. —Brad Wilcox, BYU professor and author of The Continuous Atonement and Changed through His Grace Historically, contemplation (or meditation) has played a crucial role in Christian life and faith. This book represents an important step toward bringing this vitalizing spiritual practice back into view in the restored gospel. —Thomas McConkie, Founder, Lower Lights School of Wisdom The Power of Stillness is changing how I relate to my physical and emotional suffering, my work and my weakness, my most loving and my most troubling relationships, and my deepest spiritual struggles and longings. That's a lot to ask of one book. This one delivers. The book helps us build a crucial spiritual skill most of us don't even know we lack: the ability to be resiliently, compassionately present—with ourselves, with others, and with God. —Wendy Ulrich, PhD, author of Live Up to Our Privileges: Women, Power, and Priesthood