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It’s easy to think that meaning, fulfillment, and bliss are “out there,” somewhere outside of our daily routine. But in this playful yet profound reflection on awareness, the compelling voice of a contemporary woman reveals the happiness at the bottom of the laundry basket, the love in the kitchen sink, and the peace possible in one’s own backyard. Follow Karen Maezen Miller through youthful ambition and self-absorption, beyond a broken marriage, and into the steady calm of a so-called ordinary life. In her hands, household chores and caregiving tasks become opportunities for self-examination, lessons in relationship, and liberating moments of selflessness. With attention, it’s the little things — even the unexpected, unpleasant, and unwanted things — that count.
Customer Reviews
HAND WASH COLD
The second book by Karen Miller did not fail to deliver.
It may be a small book but it is a big read. Insightful,and delightful,
Chris
2010-08-27
(LOS ANGELES, CA, US) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
I LOVE this book...metaphors and all!
I stumbled upon this book and devoured it in two days. I then began reading it again. The writing is inspiring, witty, and wise. Karen Maezen Miller is my new favorite.
2010-08-10
| girlie (Glenwood Springs, CO United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Simple and Simply Profound
Karen Maezen Miller author of Hand Wash Cold is a teacher for sure. The generous sharing of her personal profound moments and epiphanies leaves me steeped in gratitude and a greater awareness than I had before I read this wonderful little book. She captures the truth that anyone who is looking for deeper meaning, experiences through rich metaphors presented in life. These metaphors are found in nature and our day to day lives-- and Miller artfully reveals some of our often overlooked but greatest teaching metaphors-- and yes that includes washing clothes, tending the garden and raising a child. What is remarkable is that Miller uses this framework with such art, wisdom and insight that it never feels tiresome or predictable.
Metaphors teach us as nothing else can and this lovely book is gentle, honest, profound and is steeped in truth as well as the wisdom of the ages. Her insights about meditation, spiritual teachers, attention to what matters most and living authenticity/truthfully offers a powerful grounding for the reader regardless of religious affiliation or personal spiritual practices.
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
2010-07-13
| luvbnme2 (Potomac, MD United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Why you need two copies of this book
As I read this book - in restaurants, on breaks at work and at the breakfast table, I made a tiny bend in the passages that I wanted to share. Some sections I wanted to gift to my mom, others my best friend, and one for my co-worker. Too many bends in the pages later, I realized that I needed a second copy. Treasured books need to be shared, and I usually don't mind passing books forward after reading them without expectation of getting them back. This book, I want to keep on my shelf though, so a second copy to lend was neccessary!
Karen's simple honesty is so accessable, but not in a way that is saccharine or generic. I'd refer you to look at the passages available to read online, but if you want a real treat, do what I did and just ignore them - read the book in its fullness unspoiled by previews.
2010-07-07
(Wisconsin) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
A little at a time
After reading Momma Zen I was ready to read this new book. It fit so perfectly with where I am right now. It explores ways to slow down and appreciate all of the opportunities we have been given in life to remember who we are. Everything from washing the dishes to folding the laundry and raising our children are all fundamental contributions to our lives and the lives of others around us. I recommend this book to anyone trying to make sense of what they must do every day. It has opened my eyes to all the gifts I am able to give my family.
2010-07-07
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
