“This book is a trustworthy and user-friendly roadmap for navigating the ups and downs of life with increasing degrees of intentionality, wisdom, and, above all, agency. By listening deeply to and implementing even some of the vast repertoire of offerings here, you can come home to and befriend the unique beauty of who you are and the life that is yours to live.”

—Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; author of Wherever You Go, There You Are—30th Anniversary Edition


“In this wonderfully clear book, internationally renowned psychologist Willem Kuyken explains why and how mindfulness practice can help you 'light up your life with a sense of reconnection and love.' Whether you are new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, this is a book to treasure—step by step, it reveals ways to reorient toward your deepest values and lead a life worth living.”

—Mark Williams, DPhil, coauthor of The Mindful Way Through Depression


“This book is not just about inner change; it is about how we live our lives. Dr. Kuyken provides tools for making a critical shift from judgment, blame, and aversion to curiosity and kindness. His skillful guidance allows us to make—and commit to—small shifts that can help us become the flourishing, engaged, and responsive people we long to be.”

—Christina Feldman, author of Boundless Heart


“This thoughtful and kind scientist offers a wise framework for a life well lived. The book creates opportunities to cultivate a better friendship with your body and mind.”

—Eric B. Loucks, PhD, author of The Mindful College Student