# The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexamined Life - Hardcover

by **Grant Snider** (Author)

**A humorous, uplifting look at mindfulness, from beloved illustrator Grant Snider**

"Find a quiet spot away from all distraction / Listen to your breath / Watch your thoughts float past you / Forget the obligations of today / Try not to consider your eventual decay / Let yourself drift away / Arise, connected with the Earth / Awakened to the Universe."

In _The Art of Living_, cartoonist Grant Snider, author of _The Shape of Ideas_ and _I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf_, has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, _The Art of Living_ centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness--evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever. With a striking package, _The Art of Living_ is an extension of the themes of Snider's first two books--which explored the creative process and the love of reading--and is the perfect gift for those in a need of reflection, commiseration, hope, and a little extra self-care. Above all, Snider's cartoons will inspire and encourage a more thoughtful way of experiencing the world.

### Author Biography

**Grant Snider** is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. He is the author of _The Shape of Ideas_ and _I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf_, along with several picture books for young readers, including _Blue Floats Away_ by Travis Jonker. His comics have been featured in the _Kansas City Star_, the _New York Times_, and the _New Yorker,_ as well as _The Best American Comics 2013_ anthology. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and six children. Visit him online at incidentalcomics.com.

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 9.4 x 7.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 05, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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