Blindfulness is an inspiring account of going blind and learning to live again.
When Earl Zapf began to lose his central vision through myopic macular degeneration, his known world began to dissolve.
What follows is not a story of recovery or cure, but of finding peace in a new reality.
Along the way, Zapf explores grief, anger, identity and adaptation, drawing on mindfulness as his way of coping with change.
Meditation does not restore what has been lost, but it can provide a way of living in the present and relaxing the need to control, while learning to listen to the world.
Blindfulness weaves his personal story with reflection on everyday challenges, from re-learning simple tasks to reimagining creativity.
Written mid-journey, the book offers empathy rather than instruction, example rather than prescription.
This book should also resonate with a wider audience.
At a time when blindness is increasing globally, it provides a thoughtful account of how mindfulness can support adaptation and resilience in the face of profound change.