lifetime of wisdom contained in this slim volume. Full of anecdotal stories and enfleshed examples of living an enspirited, present, full bodied and souled life. With practical exercises to begin or continue ones personal practice of becoming more fully alive and present to the whole, wildly beautiful catastrophe of life. Recommended for anyone looking to renew either their practice or their love of life.

page 219:Every generation or so, modern society is rocked by upheavals, weather by assassinations, war, political turmoil, or powerful economic and environmental challenges. in uncertain times political leadership can worsen these fears....It is natural to feel angry or frightened. When upheavals happen, we worry for our future or for the fate of the vulnerable around us. ... But these very challenges are the opportunities humanity has to face to grow..... To find freedom amid challenging times,...

This acts as kind of an inspirational overview of some of Jack Kornfields other work. It’s less specific in terms of theory or ritual, though there are practices interspersed throughout. I found it inspiring to hear people’s stories and made me want to read biographies of some of the people he describes. I think he’s very powerful when he describes his own experiences as well, which he does more and more towards the end.

I enjoyed this audiobook. I didn't think there was anything groundbreaking, but I enjoyed the author's antidotes and suggestions for living a freer, more joyful life.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore Jack Kornfield and have for most of my adulthood. But so disappointed that the audio version is spoken in a way that sounds like I'm being sold a self-help book. The thing I love about all Jack's audio is the authenticity of his voice. Always so calm and true. Think I'll also purchase the hard copy of this one to make the most of the book's wonderful content.

No Time Like the Present is an Owner’s Manuel for the soul and Jack Kornfield shares his training in Buddhism and clinical psychology through a hundred stories that inspire and help us make whole. When I’m done with a book I usually give it away or put it on the shelf. I think I’ll keep this one out for the next year or more to open up again and again.Thank You Jack. You are the best.

A great 'feel good' book teaching love, peace and forgiveness. I wish I could make some people read this book as it would be very helpful for the haters out there.

I love what he says. However part of the joy is hearing his soothing voice. It was not narrated by Jack. Also I have read so much by Jack that some of the stories in this book I've actually heard or read before... Nevertheless it is a favorite book as are all Kornfield books. It is a life goal for me to meet him in person...

Best book I've ever read.This is the best book I've ever read. I feel happy for the first time in many years as a result of reading it.

A fine study and meditation practice guide in embracing love and joy and freedom even as we have suffered or are meeting difficulty. Recommended for individual or group study and practice.

Excellent book for beginning or experienced meditator. His books are always filled with warmth, love, great stories and wonderful ways to get back on a balanced track.

There are some ideas and anecdotes in here that would appeal to people with an interest in progressive politics, Buddhism, social change etc. But the style becomes grating by the end: it is basically a set of essays where the first few paragraphs lay out an idea and everything that follows is a list of quotes and stories to support it. In the last three chapters that style wore thin. There’s also a fair bit of stuff about past life regression and reincarnation that won’t be palatable to some rea...

Wonderful book full of wisdom for living.It is a gentle guidebook for living a more peaceful life.

I really do like Jack Kornfield, and this book is filled with some powerful wisdom. Perhaps it's my shortcoming that I didn't take it in smaller doses, because amid the ancient teachings and a-ha moments there was a bit too much self-help chatter and granola-speak, and this is coming from someone who identifies as a left-wing hippie, born a decade too late. That aside, Kornfield does a fine job of gathering anecdotes, both personal and from others, that address such topics as Obstacles to Freedo...

Really like this book. Gave me inspiration, practical exercises to experience and release feelings and be a more loving person.

This was a good book to read. Most of it was ideas I have read or heard before, but at my age it is helpful to hear ideas two or three times! Well written with interesting short anecdotes to illustrate the ideas. Good exercises (which I didn't do) at the end of each chapter. The chapters I liked best were5, Fear of Freedom; 11, Free to Dream (about creativity) and 15, The Joy of Being Alive. This is a book I need to go back to from time to time.

Kornfield strings together anecdotes about compassion in a compelling manner. The book also includes hands-on meditation exercises to try and mantras to repeat to yourself. The combination of storytelling and practical meditation advice makes this book a great read.

Great summary of Jack Kornfield's teaching. I have read all his books, and there are definitely some repeats in here. While not as comprehensive as The Wise Heart, the book provides great encouragement to live our lives as authentically as we possibly can. Every page encourages the reader to move forward in life without reservation. I found it inspiring. I was also delighted to read about his marriage to Trudy Goodman, another old friend.

A wonderful book with practical exercises at the end of each chapter to help you be present and find joy. Each chapter has a series of stories that are highly relatable to modern life. If you enjoy meditation or journaling, you will find a year’s with of new practices to explore. Without question, this book has earned a permanent spot in my collection as I know I’ll go back to it again and again.

Almost every page is its own meditation and reflective practice. My frustration was that the quotes or small anecdotes were so numerous that it got distracting - you’d start reading one thinking it would get further developed but were already on another one. Some of the stories were extremely powerful - many were so short I missed how they connected to topic. Many good reflections overall but probably won’t ever read again.