In Sweeping Changes, Gary Thorp shows how the principles of Zen can bring harmony and peace to your life at home. You do not need special surroundings to achieve the tranquility of Zen; you can find it anywhere. Whether you are raking leaves or drying dishes, there is delight and calm to be experienced in the repetitions of daily life, that will not only change your feelings toward housekeeping, but also help you see your home, and your place in it, in a new and nurturing light. As Edward Espe Brown (Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings) mentions, "Gary Thorp has discovered joy and fulfillment in everyday tasks...We too have the potential to come alive through the ordinary." Whether you live in a small room, an apartment, or on an estate, you will find something of spiritual and practical value in this engaging, insightful book.