Latter-day Saints are great at getting things done. But sometimes an excessive focus on "doing more" can take us to a place where we're mostly going through the motions—and missing the deep, rich spiritual power that can come from being still. Using Latter-day Saint vernacular and examples, The Power of Stillness explores ways in which mindfulness can help deepen our conversion to the gospel. Infusing our homes with more stillness, silence, and space can reinvigorate the joy inherent in our faith and help us feel calmer, more present and engaged in our lives, and more spiritually connected to our Savior.

"The Power of Stillness demonstrates that mindfulness is implicit in the restored gospel and in life skills which are consistent with gospel living. Through numerous practical examples, it reveals how being still, present, and mindful opens us up more fully to the influence of the Spirit in the various aspects of our lives. It reminds us of the message of so many ancient and modern prophets that when we are still we find God. I expect it to be a landmark in introducing mindfulness to more Latter-day Saints."

John T. Kesler
Director of Salt Lake Civil Network
Latter-day Saint Zen meditation teacher

Podcast interviews with the authors:

• “Men and Mindfulness with Dr. Ty Mansfield” — The Manspace w/ Matt Brown, Rob Porter & Mike Porter (https://images.app.goo.gl/g3R5kPCmDMUu8EfU7) (October 13, 2022)
• “Living a Mindful Latter-day Saint Life,” All In w/Morgan Jones Pearson, Episode 42 (August 14, 2019)
• “Top 10 Most-Downloaded ‘All In’ Podcasts of 2019,” LDS Living Blog (December 27, 2019)
• “Creating Space for Mindfulness and Meditation as Latter-day Saints,” Carrie Skarda’s “All In” Podcast Interview  w/Morgan Jones Pearson, Episode 72 (March 18, 2020)
• “The Power of Stillness,” Faith Matters, Episode 44 (YouTube) (Apr 11, 2020)
• “The Power of Stillness in Leadership: An Interview with Jacob Hess, Carrie Skarda, Kyle Anderson, and Ty Mansfield,” Leading Saints w/Kurt Francom (Mar 15, 2020)
• “Communing with God, Enriching Our Discipleship with Mindfulness & Meditation,” Still Rowing w/Tara Croshaw McCausland, Episode 47 (July 27, 2021)
• “Mental Health & LDS Mindfulness with Ty Mansfield,” Cwic Show w/Greg Matsen (April 15, 2021) (YouTube)
• “How Can Mindfulness Help Me Control My Thoughts Surrounding Pornography? with Ty Mansfield,” Reach 10: Breaking the Silence, Episode 43 (October , 2020)
• “How Can Mindfulness Help Me Approach Sexuality with Less Judgment? with Ty Mansfield,” Reach 10: Breaking the Silence, Episode 42 (October 6, 2020)
• “Hear Him—The Power of Stillness,” Small Seed Radio w/Krista Horton, Episode 4 (March 9, 2020)

Excerpts from the book written in articles:

• “How to transform your prayers from a monologue to a dialogue,” excerpted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (May 5, 2022)
• “Why a lack of clarity can actually be a good thing and bring you closer to God,” excerpted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (February 2, 2021)
• “What We Learn from Joseph Smith about Hastening the Work by Slowing Down,” excerpted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (March 30, 2020)
• “Discovering a Renewed Richness in the Gospel,” adapted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (January 8, 2020)
• “Avoiding Spiritual Burnout: Slowing Down and Finding Personal Serenity,” adapted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (January 29, 2020)
• “Practicing Sabbath Stillness,” adapted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (January 1, 2020)
• “Why a lack of clarity can actually be a good thing and bring you closer to God,” adapted from Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield, The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (February 2, 2021)

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