Each day we perform the tasks of everyday life without thought or awareness-- walking, sitting, working, eating, driving, and much more. But if we remain truly aware of our actions, no matter the task we're performing, we can stay engaged in our lives and improve our outlook through mindfulness. This key practice is the foundation of this accessible, easy-to-understand volume, and is an invaluable tool for change for both seasoned Buddhist practitioners and those interested in bettering their lives through full awareness. Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known and respected Zen masters in the world today. He is the founder of a Buddhist university, a publishing house, an influential peace activist magazine, and the School of Youth Social Service, a grassroots relief organization that provided aid to Vietnamese citizens in the 1960s. He is also the founder of Plum Village, a Buddhist community that works to alleviate the suffering of refugees, political prisoners, and hungry families in Vietnam and throughout the third world. He is the author of Creating True Peace and Living Buddha, Living Christ , as well as a number of poems and stories.