Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World

“This recommendation was hand-selected by The Gwenin Exchange team for its alignment with Gwenin’s values of clarity, accessibility, and mindful living.”

By Sharon Salzberg

Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication Date: 30 November 2021
Format: Paperback / Hardback
Paperback ISBN / EAN: 9781250310590
Pages: 240
Language: English
Dimensions: 137 × 210 × 29 mm
Weight: 226 g
Category: Mind, body & spirit – meditation & visualisation

Description

In an age of division, burnout, and constant crisis, Real Change offers a grounded and compassionate guide to finding strength through mindfulness and loving-kindness.

World-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg draws on decades of experience and the collective wisdom of activists, organisers, and social change leaders to show how mindfulness can help us meet pain with courage and compassion, not apathy or despair.

Salzberg reminds us that meditation is not an escape from action, but a way to return to it with clarity and generosity. Through accessible teachings and practical exercises, she helps us reconnect to purpose, transform anger into strength, and nurture resilience for long-term engagement in social and personal change.

From daily frustrations to global challenges, Real Change invites us to work towards healing within ourselves and in the world around us.

Why We Chose This Book

At The Gwenin Exchange, we believe in learning that nourishes both heart and mind and Real Change embodies this vision.

We chose this book because it speaks directly to one of Gwenin’s core values: the balance between inner awareness and outward action. Sharon Salzberg’s writing reminds us that mindfulness is not a retreat from the world, but a practice that helps us re-enter it with compassion, energy, and purpose.

This aligns beautifully with The Gwenin ethos, fostering connection, reflection, and resilience in times of challenge. Through awareness and kindness, we can create ripples of real change, both personally and collectively.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Offers practical mindfulness tools for real-world challenges.
Helps turn overwhelm into clarity and compassionate action.
Draws from the wisdom of activists and meditation teachers alike.
A powerful companion for anyone seeking balance between self-care and social responsibility.

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