Dan Haught, Speech Language Pathologist at Mesa Elementary, recommends the book “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.

Dan writes: 

“I love this book because it reminds us that simple joys can be found all around us, but only if we take the time to notice them.” 

The book was published in 2004 and has sold over 16 million copies in 30 languages. According to the publishers, “the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.”

Highlighted quotes from the book include:

• “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.”
• “Any action is often better than no action, especially if you have been stuck in an unhappy situation for a long time. If it is a mistake, at least you learn something, in which case it's no longer a mistake. If you remain stuck, you learn nothing.”
• “It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.”

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