A wonderfully useful and inspiring book full of wisdom, sanity, and support.  Mark Zabawa has experienced both the depths of Mental Illness and the immense rewards of recovery--and he writes with great insight on both.

Rabbi Bulka and I engaged in a ONE HOUR Radio interview on CHUM Radio 580 CFRA.com in Ottawa, Canada, the Number One FM Station in Canada going out to 34 Canadian Markets.  We talked about my new book "A Restful Mind" and how it can help those with depression and other mental illnesses cope one day at a time with the issues we face living with a mental illness.  There were also people that called in to the station and asked questions about mental illnesses and "A Restful Mind".  It was a great honor to talk with Rabbi Bulka and the caller's from across Canada. CFRA Website

MI-CD treatment centers are learning that my new book "A Restful Mind" Daily Meditations for Enhancing Mental Health has helped many men and women cope with their mental illness and addiction one day at a time.  And when I am asked to speak to groups who are MI-CD and share my journey with Bipolar and Addiction there is a connection between us. We share the REALITIES and TRUTH of coping one day at a time and that we all can have a complete life being MI-CD.

This is the only book of its kind I have found---a meditation book especially designed to promote mental health for those who experience mental health issues. It is full of wisdom and offers gentle thoughts to help this group of people. Very therapeutic!

On your journey ahead you will find yourself discovering limitations that you will grow to accept and possibilities far reaching your imagination. You will learn to accept and cope with your illness and realize that it does not define you as an individual, but rather it is one part of your true being. 

--Mark Allen Zabawa

Even though we have and live with a mental illness each day it does not define our total being.  We each have unique aspects to our personalities, gifts to offer to other's, ect. . Today the sun is shinning on all of us, get out and enjoy it.  Mark Zabawa

It is a great day to be alive! Spring is almost here and the sun will shine on us all more often.

With A Restful Mind, Daily Meditations For Enhancing Mental Health,  Mark Allen Zabawa offers the first book designed to provide inspiration and support specifically for people living with mental health problems. A year of daily readings address the common life issues that arise for those with mental health problems and help those dealing with a disorder start or end each day more at peace with themselves and the world. By focusing thinking on positive, health-enhancing messages and presenting the kind of empathetic support that fellow contenders of emotional distress can offer, these meditations help you achieve the mental rest and self-acceptance needed for a balanced, healthy mind and peaceful life. Order at Hazelden Bookstore online, now with "e-book" option, and chapter preview. Also now available on AMAZON, and in Kindle format

Chapter preview and e-book option now at Hazelden Bookstore

Mark, your book Chronic Pain is holy. It addresses the meaning of pain and suffering in life.  It helps give purpose and hope to people who are struggling on a daily basis....

Jay Tracy, PA-C, PsyD, LP

Physician Assistant

Licensed Psychologist

Chronic Pain Program at Courage Center

Phoenix Pain Services