{"product_id":"book-1e4l","title":"Serene Readiness in Challenging Times","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn an age of constant change and uncertainty, how can we remain calm, centered, and able to respond wisely? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this 2026 interview with Justine Willis Toms, creativity coach and psychotherapist Eric Maisel introduces the practice of \u003cem\u003eserene readiness\u003c\/em\u003e-a mindset that blends inner tranquility with the nimbleness to act decisively. He offers practical tools for managing anxiety, maintaining focus, and living with purpose, showing how serenity can be cultivated not only in meditation, but in the midst of daily life. Serene readiness, Maisel explains, means being mentally and emotionally prepared for life's surprises while staying anchored in one's values and creative intentions. He invites us to take personal responsibility for meaning-making and to design a calm, purposeful \"inner architecture\" that nurtures courage, presence, and self-compassion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Maisel is a retired, licensed psychotherapist and an internationally respected coach specializing in creativity, existential wellness, and relationship coaching. His books include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNight Brilliance: The Sleep Thinker's Guide to Powerful Problem-Solving \u003c\/em\u003e(BTSL - Jim Dandy Publishing 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrave New Mind: The Art of Serene Readiness\u003c\/em\u003e (BTSL- Jim Dandy Publishing 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChoose Your Life Purposes: A Step by Step Guide to Self Awareness, Empowerment, and Success\u003c\/em\u003e (TMA Press 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Smart, Creative and Highly Sensitive People Hurt: A Toolkit for Thriving in a Chaotic World \u003c\/em\u003e(TMA 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Power of Daily Practice: How Creative and Performing Artists (and Everyone Else) Can Finally Meet Their Goals\u003c\/em\u003e (New World Library 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterview Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/30\/2026  \u003cstrong\u003e   Tags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Maisel, serene readiness, visualization, deep breathing, self-criticism, life purpose, personal philosophy, procrastination, addiction to perfection, Personal Transformation, Psychology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51193046368560,"sku":"BD1e4l","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1e4l-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773676688","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1e4l","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}