Praise for On the Verge
“What an exciting and enjoyable journey! Cara Bradley offers helpful and unique ways to move from being a bystander in life to a full-on participant…. Blending her own experiences with tried-and-true meditation and mindfulness techniques, she offers us easy and accessible ways to be joyful and present and to find peace and quiet in our lives every day.”
— Beryl Bender Birch, director and founder of The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute and The Give Back Yoga Foundation
“You can tell that Cara Bradley walks her talk. Her advice on mindful movement comes from lived experience, and it’s not about having a big special project in addition to everything else you’re doing. It’s about how to incorporate movement and meditation into the life you already have. Whoever you are — an athlete, a mom who runs a business, a retiree — there’s something here for you.”
— Barry Boyce, editor in chief of Mindful magazine and Mindful.org
“On the Verge is a compelling book of wisdom and practicality that supports all of us on this journey of life. In her book, Cara Bradley reveals teachings that empower us to address our roadblocks and embrace life from a real and grounded approach.”
— Kelly McNelis, founder of Women for One
“If you’ve ever longed to tap into the power and energy of your very best moments again and again, Cara Bradley will show you how. On the Verge helps you access your natural potential and shine brightly in all aspects of your life.”
— Bryant McGill, internationally bestselling author of Voice of Reason and United Nations Global Champion
“On the Verge is a book about the essence of living fully. In straightforward language packed with supportive examples, Cara Bradley offers practices and strategies that liberate your attention from the consternations of a busy mind so that all your energy, attention, and care are available to inform your ongoing emergence into the future. I have no doubt that those who follow the advice in this book will discover the wonder and joy of a life fully lived.”
— Jeff Carreira, author of The Soul of a New Self: Embracing the Future of Being Human
“Every coach and athlete knows that it takes more than advice to succeed, and Cara Bradley goes beyond the usual advice giving. She points you to the place within where you already know how to tap your personal power and thrive in every moment of every day.”
— Andy Talley, head coach of Villanova University football and AFCA Coach of the Year
“On the Verge offers the most practical and useful advice on how to live in the present moment in complete awareness of reality, good or bad, and how best to be with that awareness, rather than resisting it and suffering the consequences of doing so.”
— Philip Micali, founder and principal, bWell International, Inc.
“Daily practices designed for well-being, health, and happiness can get us out of our emotional ruts and disrupt our usual habits. But sometimes even these practices slip into the realm of regimen and routine. Why do we not notice? Why don’t we pay attention? Why do we keep falling asleep? In this book, Cara Bradley gives us much-needed insights on how to keep our practices sharp and our attitude alert. The core question that drives this book is ‘How can we be most alive in every single moment?’ Cara provides us with Primer Practices and Gut Checks we can use to keep tuning up our daily practice and stepping up our game.”
— Bonnitta Roy, founder of Alderlore Insight Center, associate editor of Integral Review journal, and Master of Arts in Consciousness Studies program coordinator at the Graduate Institute
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First printing, April 2016
ISBN 978-1-60868-375-8
EISBN 978-1-60868-376-5
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For Brian, Christina, and Julianna — the bright stars who light my path and help me to show up and shine
Contents
Primer Practice: Stop, Take Five, Experience
CHAPTER THREE: Being Fully Alive
Gut Check: What Makes You Feel Fully Alive?
Primer Practice: Distracted or Right Here Right Now?
Gut Check: Slipping into Clear Mind
CHAPTER FIVE: Bright Body
Gut Check: Sticky Situations and Sticky People
Gut Check: Where Do You Go to Refuel Your Energy?
Gut Check: What Do You Do to Refuel Your Energy?