The Center for Consciousness and Transformation proudly invites you to a late Sunday afternoon talk with Congressman Tim Ryan on his inspiring new book, “A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit.” Ryan’s talk will be held on September 30 at 4pm in Harris Theater on the Fairfax campus.

In A Mindful Nation, Congressman Ryan (D-OH) explores the science of mindfulness and shares powerful stories from the field, showing how this simple practice is helping schoolchildren improve their ability to learn, veterans heal from trauma, and CEOs become more effective leaders. The book also provides concrete tips for how to incorporate mindfulness into your life today. With a hard-nosed understanding of politics and what it takes to get something done, Ryan combines a practical approach with a hopeful vision for how mindfulness can help reinvigorate the American Dream. You can learn more about A Mindful Nation by watching this short YouTube video.

In this talk, Congressman Ryan will discuss how the timeless practice of mindfulness can help Americans reduce stress, improve their performance, and recapture the can-do American spirit. By slowing down and paying attention, Ryan says, we can create a dynamic new vision for America—together. 

For more information on the 2012 Fall for the Book Festival, you may visit the official website here.  You may view the flyer for Congressman Ryan's presentation here.