Vanessa Zuisei Goddard is a writer and Zen teacher whose work delves into themes of faith, belief, and contemplation. Through her essays and teachings, she offers profound insights into the human psyche and spiritual life. Her distinctive approach bridges creative writing with psychological depth, making her work both accessible and illuminating for readers seeking deeper understanding.
Designed for children ages 4-8, this playful rhyming meditation story empowers young readers to become captains of their own ships, guiding them through the emotional ups and downs of life. Through imaginative storytelling, it encourages self-awareness and emotional resilience, making it a delightful tool for navigating feelings.
Learn how to bring the power of stillness into your running practice with meditations, guidance, and inspiration from a long-time runner and Zen practitioner. Running is more than just exercise. Running is a practice, a moving meditation, that brings the power of stillness to all the activities in our lives. Vanessa Zuisei Goddard combines her experience leading running retreats with her two-decade practice of Zen to offer insight, humor, and practical guidance for grounding our running, or any physical practice, in meditation. When we see running solely as exercise and focus on improving our times, covering a certain number of miles, or losing weight, we miss the deeper implications of this art. Whether you are a new or experienced runner, you will learn how to be more embodied through thirteen running practices to help improve your focus and running form. Using mantras and visualizations, as well as a range of other exercises, Goddard offers ways to practice running as a moving meditation with an eye toward bringing the power of stillness to all the activities in your life. Ultimately, Still Running is a book about freedom, ease, and the joy of movement; it's about the power of stillness and learning how to use that power to live wholeheartedly.