Meditate, Don't Hesitate: A 7-Day Introduction to Mindfulness and Inner Peace

As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with clients for over two decades, I have witnessed the silent battles many people face: anxiety, inner criticism, emotional overwhelm, and the longing for peace that feels just out of reach. I have also faced those things myself. This book was born not from theory, but from a quiet discovery: that mindfulness meditation-done sincerely, even for a few minutes a day-can create a real shift. Not dramatic, not instant, but deep and steady. Through breath, awareness, and presence, we learn to return to ourselves. Not the perfect version of ourselves, but the real one-tired, messy, kind, and alive.

Inside, you'll find a 7-day mindfulness plan created to meet you where you are. Each day offers a simple theme, a short guided practice (5 to 10 minutes), and gentle reflection questions. No spiritual jargon, no pressure to do it "right." This is not a book about becoming someone else-it's a book about coming back to who you already are.

Whether you're completely new to meditation or returning after many stops and starts, this book is here to remind you: you don't need to escape your life to find peace. You simply need to pause, notice, and breathe. May these pages serve as a quiet companion in your journey toward inner calm, emotional clarity, and compassionate presence.