A few years ago, when I was changing jobs and caught in a downward emotional spiral, I was living in a state of constant fear. I was afraid everything I did wasn’t good enough in this new job, which was a step down in order to make a step up.

One of the only things that kept me going during that time was Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. The audio book is just stunning. Better than a Xanax. It takes you out of your frantic mind and puts you in a place of relaxed contemplation. And if you don’t follow the zen stories and koans, or find yourself drifting away from the subject and becoming lost – none of that matters, because you’ve been given permission from the very beginning not to understand everything in the book. And somehow that feels okay, even to this perfectionist.

This audio book will turn around your day, or put you into a contemplative and relaxed sleep at the end of the day. It’s probably as close as you can get to meditation without actually meditating.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, give it a try.

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

(I could only find it on CD, at Amazon.) If you want me to send you a sample, leave a comment and I’ll get back to you.