The Issue at Hand

The Issue at Hand by Gil Fronsdal isn’t your average mindfulness book—and that’s what makes it powerful. In a world where noise drowns out meaning and stillness feels like a luxury, Fronsdal offers clarity. His approach? Simple, practical, and rooted in direct experience.

Here’s the thing: meditation isn’t just about sitting cross-legged and emptying your mind. That’s a myth. According to Fronsdal, “Mindfulness is not passive—it’s a courageous engagement with life.” This book is your manual for that engagement. No fluff. No mysticism. Just sharp insight into how you can live with awareness, kindness, and wisdom in your everyday routines.

And it’s not theoretical. This book gives you tools—real ones. How to deal with anger without becoming it. How to focus without forcing it. How to show up, fully, for your own life. Whether you're new to meditation or refining a long-standing practice, you'll find strategies you can use right now.

I’ll be real with you: this book changed the way I think about attention. Fronsdal doesn’t complicate things—he simplifies them. In a sentence or two, he can cut through the noise of an overactive mind and give you something solid to work with.

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So, if you’ve been meaning to pause, breathe, and really be, this is your invitation. Open the book. Open your mind. Let’s get into it.