Be More Yoda : Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away - by Christian Blauvelt (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Mindful thinking from a galaxy far away" -- Cover.

Book Synopsis

Pursue a more mindful life with words of wisdom from esteemed Star Wars(TM) mentors Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Luke Skywalker.

A balanced mind. Inner calm. A positive influence on the world. A Jedi must embody all of these qualities in order to master the Force. But these same self-enlightenment skills can also help you to master a chaotic life in a galaxy much closer to home.

The heroes of the Star Wars galaxy have faced many trials and tribulations during their adventures. Learn from their experiences-and in many cases mistakes-to discover new mindfulness techniques to deal with stressful situations. Whether it be coping with relationship struggles, managing workplace stress, or trying the save the galaxy from your overbearing father, Star Wars: Be More Yoda not only provides tips for mindful thinking, but will bring a moment of joy to your day.

The perfect gift for Star Wars fans, Star Wars: Be More Yoda is an entertaining guide to mindfulness, featuring iconic moments and famous sayings from the Star Wars movies alongside light-hearted life lessons.

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About The Author

BBC Culture deputy editor Christian Blauvelt, based in New York, has been an entertainment and culture journalist for a decade, specializing in coverage of film, television, pop and classical music, and the visual arts. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis, has been a frequent contributor to BBC World News' Talking Movies, recently introduced a night of films on Turner Classic Movies based on BBC Culture's 100 Greatest Comedies list he compiled, and has given many talks at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con, as well as regularly serving as a host and moderator for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BAFTA.

In December 2016 Blauvelt was named to Cablefax Magazine's Overachievers Under 30 list for rising talent in media, and his site BBC Culture won the Webby's People's Voice award in 2017 for "Best Cultural Website" and a second Webby in 2018 for "Best Arts & Culture Social Media." He is the author of Star Wars(TM) Made Easy, a primer to George Lucas' saga for those who've never seen the films, but want to know what all the fuss is about. He previously worked for Entertainment Weekly magazine.