In THE ART OF LIVING CONSCIOUSLY, Nathaniel Branden enters new territory, exploring the practice of mindfulness and its power to influence our intentions, actions, values, and goals. Becoming more conscious of ourselves and the world around us in any situation, he argues, opens our eyes to the possibilites and options we otherwise miss. Illuminating the positive action of mindfulness on our careers, our search for romantic love, and our pursuit of personal and spiritual development, Branden encourages readers to rethink their beliefs about everyday activities, morality, mortality, and God. Like his groundbreaking work on self-esteem, Branden's insights into living consciously provide essential guidelines for making the most of ourselves in every aspect of our lives.

Author Biography

With a PhD in psychology, and a background in philosophy, Nathaniel Branden is a practicing psychotherapist and a corporate consultant, and is widely recognized as the world authority on self-esteem, a field he pioneered more than three decades ago. His many books include The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, Taking Responsibility, Self-Esteem at Work, and A Woman's Self-Esteem. His newest book is My Years with Ayn Rand. He lives and works in Beverly Hills, California.