Hugh G. Byrne, PhD, is a guiding teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW), and cofounder of the Mindfulness Training Institute of Washington. He has worked extensively in the fields of human rights and social justice, and is committed to advocating the benefits of mindfulness and other contemplative practices to help relieve the suffering of the world. He teaches classes, retreats, and workshops in the United States and internationally. Byrne resides in Silver Spring, MD (the greater Washington, DC area).
"The Here-and-Now Habit weaves together the rigor of science and
the wisdom of mindfulness to support the cultivation of healthy
habits and the release of unskillful ones. Hugh G. Byrne draws on
decades of personal meditation practice to offer us an illuminating
work that welcomes a new way of living that has the power to
transform our individual and collective lives."
--Shauna Shapiro, PhD, coauthor of The Art and Science of
Mindfulness
"A wonderful thing about The Here-and-Now Habit is that it not only
tells you that you can change, it tells you how to actually do it.
Hugh G. Byrne brings together contemporary science, ancient
teachings, and his own experience to help his readers learn to
suffer less by changing unskillful habits--what a generous
gift!"
--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness
"Hugh G. Byrne's book, The Here-and-Now Habit, is one of the best
books I know on learning how to apply mindfulness to our everyday
life. There are many books on mindfulness. The unique thing about
Byrne's book is that he clarifies the meeting place of mindfulness
and the formation of habits. This is the book I would recommend for
those who want to use mindfulness to change unhealthy habits and
create healthier ones."
--Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom
"If you want to change your habits and become happier and more
free, try the practical mindfulness and wise instruction of The
Here-and-Now Habit."
--Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
"Practical and profound, this book shows how to use modern
neuroscience combined with ancient wisdom to end harmful habits and
grow helpful ones. With brief, doable exercises, hopeful
perspectives, concrete examples, and friendly support, Hugh G.
Byrne offers both freedom from old 'stuckness' and the cultivation
of a strong and happy heart."
--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddha's Brain
"What you will appreciate in this simple yet profound book is that
all of life is habit. Just as we have developed habits over time,
we can exchange, improve, and transform habits through
understanding and mindfulness practices. This refreshing read
offers guidance that nurtures our capacity to be present, and to
cultivate a quality of awareness crucial to transcending habitual
reactivity, conflict, and harm. A must-read for those willing to
witness their lives and deepen their personal and relational
well-being."
--Ruth King, author of Healing Rage and Mindful of Race
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