Fabrice Midal

Enquête sur un pouvoir méconnu

Suis-je hypersensible ?

It's time to stop giving a sh*t! Be calm... Stop stressing... Embrace the universe... Try yoga... Be fulfilled... and that's an order! We're overwhelmed with these sorts of commands, and we often torture ourselves to "try harder," yet somehow we never feel we've done quite enough. It's about time we stop pushing ourselves to do what we think we're supposed to do, and instead simply allow ourselves to be angry, be tired, be silly, be passionate--to stop giving a shit, and just be. An international bestseller (now in English for the first time), The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t by Fabrice Midal explains why the key to true mindfulness is freeing ourselves from social and often self-imposed stresses--and highlights how we can embrace life more fully by giving ourselves a break. He gives readers permission to: Stop obeying -- you are intelligent Stop being calm -- be at peace Stop wanting to be perfect -- accept life's storms Stop rationalizing -- let things be Stop comparing -- be you Stop being ashamed -- be vulnerable Stop tormenting yourself -- become your own best friend Stop wanting to love -- be benevolent One of the world's leading teachers of meditation and mindfulness, Midal offers us a new solution to the perennial problem of our too-much, too-fast modern life. It's OK, he urges us, to say no. It's fine to quit the things that don't fulfill you. It's necessary, in fact, to give ourselves a break and say, simply, c'est la vie. In The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t, Midal gives each of us permission to stop doing the things that don't make us happy ... so we have room in our lives for the things that do.

Cut the Crap and Live Your Life

The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t

Foutez-vous la paix ! et commencez à vivre

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'The book's motto - give yourself a break! - is perhaps the most radical resolution of the year' Elle It's time to give yourself a break! You've been bossing yourself around for too long. Where has it gotten you? Maybe it's time you follow the example of the French and let it go. Allow yourself to be angry, be tired, be silly, be passionate - to give yourself a break, and just simply be. Fabrice Midal offers us a new solution to the perennial problem of our too-much, too-fast modern life. It's OK, he urges us, to say no. It's fine to quit the things that don't fulfill you. It's necessary, in fact, to give yourself a break and say, simply, c'est la vie. 'All the talk of Paris' Evening Standard 'A roadmap for avoiding the perils of perfectionism' Get the Gloss 'Powerful, yet playful, challenging and at the same time comforting . . . it can transform the way you look at your life' Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times bestselling author

The French Art of Letting Go

C'est La Vie

An illustrated introduction to the history of Buddhism through teachings on its relevance today and simple meditation practices. There is only one moment in time when it is essential to awaken. That moment is now. —Buddha The art of Buddhism beautifully depicts enlightened beings who demonstrate the practice of meditation yet, while deeply inspiring, art alone cannot teach one to meditate. In The Pure Joy of Being Fabrice Midal brings together traditional Buddhist art with enlightening text as a way to teach the tradition and practice of meditation. Filled with images of bodhisattvas and awakened beings who illustrate the possibility of freedom, alongside practical instruction, advice, and meditations for the everyday situations we face on a daily basis, this book is an accessible introduction to meditation and the wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings. To meditate is to remain in the present moment with attention and benevolence, to remove the desire to manage everything, and to open yourself up to life and all that is possible. It’s as simple as that. And yet, meditating is not easy. What is true happiness? How can we overcome difficulties in life with courage? Can meditation help in today’s world? The Pure Joy of Being teaches that the goal of meditation is to turn us into beings that are more human, and capable of thinking, feeling, and loving better. It offers contemporary practices to set us on this path.

An Illustrated Introduction to the Story of the Buddha and the Practice of Meditation

The Pure Joy of Being

l'art de régler ses problèmes

Reprenez votre vie en main

Meditation radikal anders

Die innere Ruhe kann mich mal

Bestseller in Francia Il metodo francese per superare i sensi di colpa: non serve essere perfetti Il perfezionismo? Una sonora stronzata, liberatevene! Viviamo in una società ordinata da obblighi e divieti, con regole da rispettare che ci vengono inculcate fin dall’infanzia e obiettivi spesso irraggiungibili. Tutti si aspettano che siamo figli favolosi, professionisti di successo, amici premurosi e presenti, genitori ineccepibili e via così. Questa tensione all’eccellenza genera in noi ansia e stress, e ci allontana sempre di più dalla nostra vera natura. Perché la perfezione è uno standard inarrivabile e non offre altro che infelicità a chi la ricerca. Che fare allora? Un buon modo per iniziare a invertire la rotta è smettere di pretendere troppo da noi stessi. Basta desiderare di essere perfetti, basta razionalizzare ogni evento, basta vergognarsi dei propri vizi, basta cercare di capire sempre tutto. Insomma, fregarsene? Non proprio. Fabrice Midal, in questo manuale di facile lettura, propone una meditazione molto particolare, un metodo sperimentato ed efficace per imparare, in poche semplici mosse, a cominciare a vivere, finalmente, come abbiamo sempre sognato. «Un libro destinato a diventare un classico. Il metodo proposto è facile, innovativo e adatto a tutti.» Le Point «Il motto del libro - Lasciatevi in pace! - è il consiglio più rivoluzionario del 2017.» Elle Fabrice Midalè uno dei più famosi e originali insegnanti di meditazione in Francia. È autore di numerosi libri in cui dimostra l’efficacia delle tecniche meditative sui nostri stili di vita.

Sono tutte stronzate!

Et commencez à vivre

Foutez-vous la paix !

Hans Rosling

Olivier Sibony

Michel Butor

Daniel Pink

Vladimir Jankélévitch

Charles Dantzig

François de Smet

"Mort aux cons !" Les soldats, qui inventèrent ce slogan radical, le savent bien : il est plus facile d’affronter un ennemi si on l’a d’emblée disqualifié. Pour autant, le con persévère et nous intime l’ordre de composer avec lui... sous peine de le devenir nous-mêmes. Déjouer le cercle vicieux de la connerie, que voilà un programme tonique pour l’année qui s’ouvre ! Car la lucidité n’est pas donnée – elle se conquiert chaque jour. C’est cette intention, au fond, qui rassemble les essais présentés dans notre nouvel À propos. Qu’il soit question de mieux comprendre les raisons de nos choix amoureux avec le philosophe François de Smet ou d’interroger le devenir fragile de nos démocraties avec le politiste Vincent Martigny ; qu’il s’agisse d’optimiser notre rapport au temps grâce aux conclusions scientifiques de Daniel Pink, ou de traquer, avec l’étonnant Factfulness, ces biais cognitifs qui nous induisent en erreur au point d’entraver notre capacité d’action, c’est chaque fois le même enjeu : nous libérer des préjugés, ouvrir d’autres possibles, discerner mieux ce qui est important. On peut aussi, pour cela, se laisser guider par la douce férule des classiques. En découvrant, par exemple, les fulgurances d’Avicenne, humaniste et encyclopédiste avant l’heure, dont le destin rocambolesque méritait une première biographie. En relisant la magnifique œuvre morale de Jankélévitch, pensée selon l’ordre du coeur et de l’engagement. En retournant, enfin, à Bernanos, ce décrypteur des tourments de l’âme, ce visionnaire inspiré qui avait pressenti le triomphe de l’argent et les assauts répétés que la modernité inflige à nos vies intérieures. Mais était-ce vraiment mieux avant ? Éternelle question. En vous prêtant à un piquant « retour vers le Paléo », vous apprendrez que, chez Sapiens déjà, le ver était dans le fruit. Avant même l’agriculture, nos ancêtres des cavernes avaient inventé la décadence : les tatouages, les piercings, les sex toys et même le bling-bling. Dur, dur d’être un humain, décidément... Pour 2019, surtout... la santé ! SOPHIE BERLIN Directrice des sciences humaines

À propos (N°4) – l’actualité des essais Flammarion (hiver 2019)

It's time to stop giving a sh*t! Be calm...'top stressing...'mbrace the universe...'ry yoga...'e fulfilled...'nd that's an order! We're overwhelmed with these sorts of commands, and we often torture ourselves to "try harder," yet somehow we never feel we've done quite enough. It's about time we stop pushing ourselves to do what we think we're supposed to do, and instead simply allow ourselves to be angry, be tired, be silly, be passionate-to stop giving a shit, and just be. An international bestseller (now in English for the first time), The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t by Fabrice Midal explains why the key to true mindfulness is freeing ourselves from social and often self-imposed stresses-and highlights how we can embrace life more fully by giving ourselves a break. He gives readers permission to: Stop obeying-you are intelligent Stop being calm-be at peace Stop wanting to be perfect-accept life's storms Stop rationalizing-let things be Stop comparing-be you Stop being ashamed-be vulnerable Stop tormenting yourself-become your own best friend Stop wanting to love-be benevolent One of the world's leading teachers of meditation and mindfulness, Midal offers us a new solution to the perennial problem of our too-much, too-fast modern life. It's OK, he urges us, to say no. It's fine to quit the things that don't fulfill you. It's necessary, in fact, to give ourselves a break and say, simply, c'est la vie. In The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t, Midal gives each of us permission to stop doing the things that don't make us happy...'o we have room in our lives for the things that do.

Descubra a força da hipersensibilidade. Neste livro, o filósofo e escritor best-seller Fabrice Midal revela que, assim como ele, há várias pessoas hipersensíveis, ou seja, que vivem com as emoções à flor da pele, tomadas com frequência por pensamentos e sensações. Porém, os hipersensíveis costumar ser tidos com uma inconveniência ou intensos demais – até agora. A partir de conversas e pesquisas com neurologistas, antropólogos e psicólogos, Midal nos ensina que a hipersensibilidade traz muitos benefícios para o mundo. E mais: é possível não só conviver com ela, como também transformá-la numa força. Nestas páginas, você deixará o preconceito de lado para conhecer esse fenômeno complexo, sutil e desconcertante, com dicas e exercícios que te ajudarão a identificar se você é, também, hipersensível – e, se sim, como se libertar de suas angústias e iniciar uma jornada de autoaceitação e liberdade.

Descubra como aproveitar esse superpoder desconhecido

Eu sou hipersensível?

Vous vous sentez différent des autres ? Vous êtes bousculé par trop d’émotions, trop de pensées, trop de sensations ? Vous vous en voulez de ne pas être calme, raisonnable, zen ? En réalité, vous êtes doté d’une force méconnue et ce guide vous permettra de la déployer. Nourri par ses rencontres avec des spécialistes de diverses disciplines et par les plus récentes découvertes scientifiques, Fabrice Midal révèle les manifestations d’un trait de caractère sous-estimé et explique comment les accueillir harmonieusement dans sa vie. Pour ce faire, l’auteur explore une variété de thématiques telles que la confiance, la prise de décision, l’acceptation, le stress et la vulnérabilité, et propose pour chacune un exercice concret et simple à mettre en œuvre. Il offre toutes les clés pour cultiver et célébrer l’hypersensibilité. Vous serez ainsi habilement outillé pour assumer l’intensité de vos ressentis, qu’ils soient physiques, émotifs ou cognitifs. Osez être hypersensible, c’est un véritable cadeau !

Le guide pour en faire une force

Vous vous sentez différent des autres. Vous êtes bousculé par trop d'émotions, trop de pensées, trop de sensations. Vous vous en voulez de ne pas être calme, raisonnable, zen. En réalité, vous avez un don. Apprenez à l'exploiter. Je suis hypersensible et, pour comprendre ce qui m'arrive, j'ai mené une enquête. J'ai rencontré des spécialistes de différentes disciplines, des scientifiques, des neurologues, des physiciens, des anthropologues, des psychologues, des philosophes et des historiens. Je vous livre ici les éléments de mon voyage au coeur d'un pouvoir méconnu et les moyens à mettre en oeuvre pour le déployer.

Suis-je hypersensible ? Enquete sur un pouvoir meconnu

Fabrice Midal, by steering his way between conventional Western biography and traditional Tibetan hagiography, has succeeded in painting a detailed portrait of Chgyam Trungpa, the unconventional Tibetan lama, who is regarded as one of the most influential forces in spreading Buddhism to the West. Although Trungpa appeared to be a modern teacher at first glance, he was really one of the most traditional teachers because of his radical emphasis on the source: the root practice of sitting meditation.

His Life and Vision

Chögyam Trungpa

Uspokój się, przestań się stresować, ćwicz jogę, otwórz się na wszechświat, spełniaj się... TO ROZKAZ! Często czujemy się zmęczeni tymi ciągłymi nakazami. Zmuszani, aby dać z siebie jak najwięcej wciąż uważamy, że nie robimy wystarczająco dużo. A może warto powiedzieć sobie: Nie powstrzymuj się, tylko pragnij! Przestań dążyć do rozumienia wszystkiego, odkryj siłę niewiedzy! Przestań porównywać się z innymi, bądź sobą! I najważniejsze... Odpuść sobie i żyj! Fabrice Midal – doktor fiozofii Uniwersytetu Paryskiego. Założyciel Zachodniej Szkoły Medytacji i autor kilku bestsellerów, jeden z czołowych francuskich nauczycieli medytacji.

Odpuść sobie i żyj

Philosophy takes us by surprise. It challenges us, awakens us and opens our minds. In an increasingly opinionated world, philosophy encourages us to look within and think for ourselves. In doing so, we can find solutions to even our most confusing dilemmas. Let Fabrice Midal teach you to trust your own thoughts, as he guides us through the inspirational ideas of forty writers, artists, thinkers and seers from Baudelaire to Wittgenstein, Emily Dickinson to Toni Morrison, Pablo Picasso to James Baldwin. Each short essay offers three minutes of calm in our turbulent world, restoring our humanity and perspective.

Fabrice Midal

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