Examines the reasons why the author believes teens often feel bad about themselves, and presents Zen perspectives on self-awareness, self-examination, and self-acceptance designed to help young men and women realize there is nothing wrong with them.
Describes the attainment of Zen while breathing and speaking, waking and sleeping, moving and staying, eating and drinking, playing and working, caring and loving, and thriving and surviving.
Psychologist and therapist Brenda Shoshanna shares her experiences with Zen, explaining how to use the Zen approach to become aware of the gifts and miracles of everyday life.