Patrick J. Cole

Broschiertes Buch

Natural Beauty

And Other Poems

Beschreibung

Patrick J. Cole's new collection brings together 46 poems and showcases his experienced mixing of the natural and the mystical touches to the everyday moments of our lives. Here are poems that resonate immediately and yet provide new perspectives both whimsical and wise. From the teachings provided by his dogs and other Zen masters to insights coming through love and hate, Cole educates and entertains. All of this is illustrated by Barbara Merlotti with six new drawings that capture the natural elements and mindfulness perspective that amplifies the said and unsaid rhythm and flow presented. Ultimately, the suffering and joy of life described emphasizes the joy to be found in the present moment and its' source in infinity.

Autor

Patrick J. Cole is a management consultant and poet that finds delight in Nature which is often pointed out to him by a canine companion while he attempts to walk mindfully through the woods. Cole mixes his psychology background, perennial wisdom practices, and poetry to deliver his simple message: there's joy to be found if we know how to look for it. Oh, he's not the calm, cool, Zen cucumber you might expect. He still feels a range of emotions as he attempts to maintain his PBS practice. What's PBS? His Zen Buddhist mentor explains that it means Pause, Breathe, and Smile - or, if that doesn't work, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Both can help avoid negative knee-jerk reactions that often only make life more difficult. While practicing PBS, Cole lives with his wife in rural Missouri relatively near St. Louis. 11/30/2021: Patrick J. Cole is a management consultant and poet who finds delight in nature, especially the hidden wildlife often pointed out to him by a canine companion while he attempts to walk mindfully through the woods. Cole mixes his psychology background, perennial wisdom practices, and poetry to deliver his simple message: there's joy to be found if we know how to look for it. Oh, Cole might look calm, cool, and collected, but he still feels a range of strong emotions as he attempts to maintain his PBS practice. What is PBS? His Zen Buddhist mentor explains that it means Pause, Breathe, and Smile-or, if that doesn't work, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Both can help avoid harmful knee-jerk reactions. While practicing PBS, Cole lives with his naturally beautiful wife in rural Missouri, relatively near St. Louis.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: iUniverse
• Seitenzahl: 70
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 117g
• ISBN-13: 9781663233073
• ISBN-10: 1663233071
• Artikelnr.: 63226920