Read an excerpt here.
Embed this video in a blog post, share it on Twitter or Facebook, and leave a comment here telling me that you’ve done so. You could win two (yes, 2) of the first autographed copies of Hand Wash Cold – one for you and one for a laundry buddy. Runners-up will win a subscription to Get Born magazine. Because we all know it takes a tribe to birth a new little one. Winners drawn March 28. Good luck and bless you.
Edited to add: The giveaway has concluded and the winners have been notified! Thank you.
I would share this without incentive!!!
Comment by Daniel Soderstrom — March 22, 2010 @ 3:51 pm
Done! The link has been put on my Facebook. Really looking forward to reading it. (And I will happily pay for one if I don’t win a copy!)
Congratulations on this second book — I really wish you well and thank you again for all your kind, wise and inspiring words.
Comment by Lana — March 22, 2010 @ 3:58 pm
thank you for this exquisite offering. pure delight on a spring morning. immense gratitude to/for you via retweet and blog post. gracias.
Comment by melissa — March 22, 2010 @ 3:58 pm
Looking forward to reading this. Thank you for writing.
Comment by benjhutchison — March 22, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
Shared on my blog. Thank you for this.
Comment by kelsi — March 22, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Hi – thank you for this. I have posted to my facebook page. I would love this book as I am trying to find peace with my life and where I am now. Thank you.
Comment by Anna Katherine — March 22, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
This is beautiful, and I can’t wait to devour the entire book. xoxo
Comment by Swirly — March 22, 2010 @ 4:13 pm
Thank you for reminding me of the value of simplicity. Shared on Facebook.
Comment by Jill Hamilton — March 22, 2010 @ 4:24 pm
I’m afraid I jumped the gun and posted it last week
Such a beautiful thing. Thank you!
Comment by Jo — March 22, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
I’m afraid I jumped the gun and posted it last week
Such a beautiful thing! Thank you.
Comment by Jo — March 22, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
i did so!
this video has been a consistent place for me to come and rest.
thank you.
Comment by jessamyn — March 22, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
lovely. facebooked.
good morning.
Comment by kate — March 22, 2010 @ 4:42 pm
I can’t wait to read your book. This video brought back memories of my own grandmother and her clothesline–a think of simple beauty.
I shared this on my blog too–
http://www.katydidandkid.com/2010/03/hand-wash-cold.html
Comment by Kathleen — March 22, 2010 @ 4:42 pm
absolutely DELIGHTED to embed this wherever you’d like me to! i’m a fan, let’s just say. i’m spreading the word of your books to anyone who’ll listen, and even some who don’t know they want to listen…yet. lOVE YOU! thanks for the chance.
Comment by Lindsay R — March 22, 2010 @ 4:58 pm
it is shared. I like the eye contact with the camera (me).
Comment by Jennifer — March 22, 2010 @ 5:09 pm
This is really lovely. Thank you for sharing. I shared this on facebook.
Comment by Leslie — March 22, 2010 @ 5:20 pm
This stirred my soul…as I doing my endless loads of laundry. This book is now at the top of my list of MUST READS!
Comment by Stacey Tarvin — March 22, 2010 @ 5:31 pm
Here, here! No incentive needed. Can’t wait to read it!
Comment by Shalet — March 22, 2010 @ 5:38 pm
Shared it on twitter. Thanks.
Comment by Katie — March 22, 2010 @ 5:54 pm
I can’t wait to get my hands on this. The video was truely wonderful
Thank you!
Comment by Katie L. — March 22, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
Shared the video on Facebook…and I pre-ordered the book on Amazon months ago. I’m not usually a fan of Zen books: why read a menu when you can eat a meal? But given how much I loved Momma Zen even though I’m not a mother, I know I’ll love this book since I do lots of laundry, dishes, and other ordinary chores.
Comment by Lorianne — March 22, 2010 @ 6:39 pm
beautiful…can’t wait to read it..and i shared the video on facebook for others to enjoy too…
Comment by Michelle E. — March 22, 2010 @ 6:41 pm
Lorianne, I’m so honored and happy to tell you what you already know: it’s not a Zen book.
Comment by Karen Maezen Miller — March 22, 2010 @ 6:45 pm
This is so lovely, and reminds me of an essay by Robert Fulgham about the Zen peace he found in ironing. Slow down seems to be the theme of the day… (shared on FB)
Comment by Corey — March 22, 2010 @ 7:03 pm
done! can’t WAIT to get the copy i preordered months ago….
Comment by lanell — March 22, 2010 @ 7:16 pm
I’ve already got the one coming from Amazon that you can autograph for me at Rothko in May but I can always give these away as blog prizes!
Hrmmm….I should ask some other Buddhist writers if they want to donate review copies of their books to give out to my readers….
Thanks for all you do, sensei!
~Andy
Comment by J. Andy Lambert — March 22, 2010 @ 7:40 pm
Karen, I’ll publish this on Ox Herding at some point in the next few weeks – as part of the Friday video series. (This Friday is already scheduled.) Thanks for your work (and please don’t include me in the drawing).
Barry
Comment by Barry Briggs — March 22, 2010 @ 7:43 pm
I shared on twitter and facebook, more than once come to think of it as twitterfeed did it for me.
Duh, that was silly of me.
Comment by J. Andy Lambert — March 22, 2010 @ 7:44 pm
Thank You for the opportunity to share this. (twitter)
Comment by Jessica — March 22, 2010 @ 7:55 pm
Thank you. I read your message and see that it is for me. I tweeted your link. I am exciting about reading the pre-ordered book soon….soon….
Comment by Ines Anchondo — March 22, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
beautiful. i’m grateful for the opportunity to share this on my blog!
Comment by Sarah N. — March 22, 2010 @ 8:13 pm
How lovely! Shared on my facebook page!
Comment by Barbara H — March 22, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
Yay for sharing! It’s on the blog. And I’m going to hit up twitter for good measure.
Comment by Nova — March 22, 2010 @ 8:18 pm
Lovely. Can’t wait to read your book.
Comment by Lindsey — March 22, 2010 @ 8:37 pm
Well, you’re awesome as always. I’ve already shared it but gladly will again. Thanks….Super excited and will be checking my mailbox every day for the copy I pre-ordered long ago.
Comment by Nichole Been — March 22, 2010 @ 9:42 pm
Sharing on Facebook! Thanks for the offer. I just found your blog and am looking forward to your insights.
Comment by Aimee — March 22, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
Posted to Facebook – can’t wait to read the book, won or bought!
Comment by Ruth — March 22, 2010 @ 10:36 pm
Posted to Twitter!
Comment by Arnold Zeman — March 22, 2010 @ 10:59 pm
…and now posted to Facebook!
Comment by Arnold Zeman — March 22, 2010 @ 11:01 pm
Shared via Facebook.
So looking forward to reading!
Comment by Corinne — March 22, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
I don’t have a blog, but I posted this on FB. Hope this will do. I’ll buy it if I don’t win though.
Comment by Tara — March 23, 2010 @ 12:39 am
Beautiful film! Loved the first book and cannot wait to read this one. Thanks for practicing and writing and inspiring so many of us.
Comment by Shelby Settles Harper — March 23, 2010 @ 12:44 am
What a lovely promo video. I shared on my blog!
Comment by Marianna — March 23, 2010 @ 1:52 am
Stunning. And it’s done.
Comment by Kaishu — March 23, 2010 @ 2:39 am
Posted the video and excerpt on my blog WanderingTheWorld.com and it will be the next weekly post with transcript on DharmaEnglish.org.
Thank you for sharing it for everyone to see…..Jim
Comment by Jim (in Mongolia) — March 23, 2010 @ 2:40 am
Shared on FB and Twitter, with pleasure. So grateful to have something so beautiful to pass along… looking forward to reading!
Comment by Freda — March 23, 2010 @ 2:43 am
Beautiful movie! I can’t wait to read your new book. I shared on Facebook and Twitter
Comment by Imene — March 23, 2010 @ 2:51 am
Of course – you know I would have shared it with everyone I know no matter what you said. I’ve got you covered on book promotion in New Zealand. Now – about the dates for your NZ book tour…
Comment by Marianne — March 23, 2010 @ 3:06 am
Karen, just posted this on my Fb page
and can hardly wait to get my hands on the book. I am in an unprecedented place of needing to find peace, and to re-fall in love with this life while I still feel that that is even possible. –By the way, your grandmother *was* beautiful, and I can see the resemblance in you! Thank you so much for all you give and do.
Comment by Helen Shafran — March 23, 2010 @ 3:08 am
As someone who spends my days interviewing people’s grandmother’s, recording their stories and memories, the excerpt that you read was very special and sweet. As someone whose 91 year old father has taught me so much about living in the moment and seeing and hearing the beauty in life, but who is starting to lose his own memories, your book sounds priceless and healing. thanks!
Comment by Ellie — March 23, 2010 @ 3:08 am
Posted on FB profile – See you in Seattle this summer for your workshop. Thank you!!
Comment by Lindsay — March 23, 2010 @ 4:02 am
posted on my facebook darling one.
Comment by brigid — March 23, 2010 @ 4:10 am
I am waiting patiently for my copy!!! I would love to share a couple with some friends too! Posted on Facebook for some friends and co-workers who need a change in perspective.
Comment by Angela O — March 23, 2010 @ 4:16 am
Oh, this is so beautiful.
I posted to FB tonight…can’t wait!
Comment by stef — March 23, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Thank you for this wise and beautiful book. I sharde it on my blog!
Comment by Micha — March 23, 2010 @ 9:24 am
Of course I posted this beautiful clip the moment it appeared, and have already been thanked by many Ordinary Day readers who saw a kindred spirit right away.
Comment by Katrina Kenison — March 23, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
It’s on my FB page, too. And I will send it to my favorite bloggers – I see Katrina already found it… I have two books on order…
Blessings to you…
Comment by Christa — March 23, 2010 @ 2:16 pm
it is my honor to share this via fb, twitter and my blog, not for the contest – because i love you, mae.
namaste,
w
Comment by wendy — March 23, 2010 @ 3:19 pm
It’s up on FB and I hope that everyone will buy the book. Mine’s preordered on Amazon, of course!
Comment by Kelly Hudgins — March 23, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
Shared on facebook!
I can’t wait to read the book.
Beautiful video!
Comment by Alyssa — March 23, 2010 @ 3:25 pm
I shared it on FB–our mutual friend, Q, gave me Momma Zen last year and I’ve been looking forward to this one so much. Here’s the post: A wonderful friend of mine gave me Karen Maezen Miller’s book, Momma Zen. This is her new book. The promo video opens, “A book can’t change your life … except when it does.” I haven’t read this new book yet, but Momma Zen and other books and people with similar philosophies have helped to give me perspective on this life that my family and I are making day by day. It’s worth a try.” I know the mama community here in Austin, TX will love it.
Comment by Natasha — March 23, 2010 @ 3:42 pm
I shared it on Facebook this morning. I’m looking forward to our Kitchen Table Tour in May!
Comment by Kathleen — March 23, 2010 @ 3:47 pm
It spoke to the depth of my soul. Thank you for sharing and writing this. I have posted it on facebook.
Comment by Tonia — March 23, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
Since discovering your blog, your words have had a profound effect on my awareness in my dailyness. And now watching the video, I want to go farther into that peaceful place I’m finding – thank you.
Comment by Marilyn — March 23, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
Just posted on Facebook – forgot to include that in my comment, #63.
Comment by Marilyn — March 23, 2010 @ 4:43 pm
Hello!
I am thrilled about this book and am happy to post the video! I just shared it on my facebook page (under the name Meghan Pope). I also bookmarked this site for many future visits!
Thank you,
Meghan
Comment by Meghan Carlson — March 23, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
Shared this on facebook, and painted it in my heart as a daily reminder that my daily doings can and are as beautiful as I allow them to be. Thank you!
Comment by Julia — March 23, 2010 @ 5:27 pm
facebooked before I knew, but still having faith. must put it on the blog too.
thinking of the plunge and doing my best to pay attention these days. missing your infectious laugh and inviting smile.
Comment by latisha — March 23, 2010 @ 5:50 pm
On my Fb & blog- I’m intriqued and wanting to read more.
Comment by Didi VonBargen-Miles — March 23, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
What lovely thoughts, I felt like you were reading my life story. Can’t wait to read this book.
Comment by Renuka — March 23, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
What a gorgeous video! Happy to spread the word (& Link!) via Twitter. Looking forward to reading the book!
Comment by Sherry Richert Belul — March 23, 2010 @ 7:11 pm
I posted this on my facebook profile….wonderful, lovely and insightful! Can’t wait for the book!!! Thank you!
Comment by Norma Kraft — March 23, 2010 @ 7:18 pm
Twared it yesterday! Can’t wait to read it.
Comment by DownDoug — March 23, 2010 @ 7:20 pm
Posted on my Facebook page. Hallelujah for laundry!
Comment by 6512 and growing — March 23, 2010 @ 8:47 pm
Karen – Hello!
Again, you bring me close to tears. I can almost taste the life you speak of, and yet it feels like something of a fairytale … a happy ending that may or may not exist in this “real” world.
Shared the link on facebook & will look for other opportunities as well. Really enjoyed “Momma Zen” and am sure that “Hand Wash Cold” will deliver the same gentle guidance and sense of hope and clarity that makes me feel like, “Oh, everything will be all right, then.”
Peace.
Comment by Jamie Lee Wallace — March 23, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
Just twittered it! Looking forward to the book so much.
Comment by Samantha — March 23, 2010 @ 9:39 pm
I’ve blogged this. I can’t wait for the book!
Comment by ~Kristina — March 23, 2010 @ 11:53 pm
Shared on facebook. Lovely video. Thank you.
Comment by Stephanie Rayburn — March 24, 2010 @ 1:03 am
It’s amazing to me how things come along when you need them most. The Universe is an awe inspiring place. I am in awe every day.
I have shared this on my blog, Facebook and Twitter and was more than happy to do so!
I can’t WAIT to read this book. It sounds like exactly what I’ve been looking for…
Comment by Mindy — March 24, 2010 @ 1:51 am
That was just what I needed to see/hear today. I have posted your video up on my blog because I think that it’s the perfect antidote to my rather panicked entry of earlier! It helps to be reminded that a change of perspective can change a life. I am in the last few weeks of my second pregnancy and struggling with my 3 yr old. I just needed to be reminded that I want my dedication to be to this life, the one I am living right now, with all it’s tantrums and demands (mine and everyone elses), not to one that I will, in all likelihood, never get to. Namaste
Comment by Kat — March 24, 2010 @ 3:32 am
I wasn’t looking for a book. I didn’t want to watch a video. I wasn’t trying to find anything. But I did. Most beautifully. Thank you for offering me something so lovely to share on my Facebook page!
Comment by Jean Breheney — March 24, 2010 @ 4:28 am
I can’t wait to read this one. I love your voice, woman. Bloggin’ it!
Comment by pixie — March 24, 2010 @ 6:09 am
oh, i found this video on the perfect day. many thanks karen. i placed in my blog today:
http://www.sperlygirl.com/sperlygirl/2010/03/gentle-cycleplease.html
Comment by sperlygirl — March 24, 2010 @ 11:11 am
Thanks for sharing. Posted it on Facebook. Can’t wait to read it whether I win it or not!
Comment by Pam — March 24, 2010 @ 4:20 pm
so inspiring … i’ve been looking forward to the book and more so after this excerpt.
i have embedded the video on my blog ♥
namasté – lis
Comment by Lis — March 24, 2010 @ 7:01 pm
oh Karen, I so adore you and am so thankful for you. that you came into my life is one of my best gifts to myself. one i want to give every woman, and person, in my life.
Love,
Katie Murphy
Comment by katie murphy — March 24, 2010 @ 11:15 pm
i suspect this book will take some time to read …the video had me shedding inspired tears. i am pleased to share this on my blog.
Comment by Linda — March 24, 2010 @ 11:29 pm
You’re kind Linda, but I’m rather afraid it will take no time at all. Just a deep exhalation. Or two.
Comment by Karen Maezen Miller — March 24, 2010 @ 11:31 pm
It was a treat to see you and hear your voice on the video! It’s amazing how, however humble you are about it, your years of meditation practice ooze through your gate, your posture, and all those subtle ways a person carries herself through this world. Subtle and inspiring!
Thank you!
Char
Comment by char — March 25, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
I have put this on my blog. I cannot wait to read your new book.
Comment by Jeannine — March 25, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
Your wisdom lifts me day after day. Your book “Momma Zen” carried me through an incredibly difficult transition from one child to two. And while “hand wash cold” may have big shoes to fill,I have all the faith in the world that you will, once again, bring me exactly what I need to hear..nothing more. Nothing less. You are an amazing woman, Karen. Thank you again and again and again. Much love and continued success. (oh and I shared your link via email with some of my favorite people. One day I may have a computer which will allow me to really spread the word. In the mean time, my big mouth will have to do.)
Comment by Cindy — March 25, 2010 @ 4:44 pm
you’re on my facebook wall with this, as you are so very often. i meant to @Karen you.
Comment by katie murphy — March 25, 2010 @ 9:42 pm
I blogged and facebooked it. I am waiting with joy for the new arrival! thank you.
Comment by Meg Casey — March 25, 2010 @ 11:59 pm
I loved your excerpt. I posted it on my blog which then automatically posts it on my Facebook and Twitter pages.
Comment by Bridget James — March 26, 2010 @ 12:28 am
Thank you, Karen. I love the video. I’ve embedded the video in a post on my blog.
Comment by Stacy (Mama-Om) — March 26, 2010 @ 3:24 am
http://britgirl.typepad.co.uk/sweet_nothings/2010/03/hand-wash-cold.html
I’ve shared it, not the first time nor probably the last time, I mention your book/self/blog. thank you for always saying so well, exactly how I feel.
melanie
Comment by melanie — March 26, 2010 @ 10:02 am
I’ve add it to my blog. Your words are lovely, so glad I found you through the March issue of Shambhala Sun.
Comment by Grace (Graceful Simplicity) — March 26, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
I shared your video about your book on facebook b/c I saw it on another blog, and have now found your blog. The book looks lovely. I look forward to reading it and learning from you as I search for my own center. thanks…
Comment by Jennifer — March 26, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
Posted it on my blog and Facebook today, dahling.
http://web.me.com/elissaelliott/Elliott/Blog/Entries/2010/3/26_Hand_Wash_Cold.html
Reviewing it on Monday, April 5, too, on my blog.
It’s an exquisite book, Karen, and I know many people (of all walks of life and of all age groups) will fall in love with their dog-eared copies (oh, and you, of course! That goes without saying…). xo
Comment by Elissa — March 26, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
I’m really looking forward to reading this. I put a link to the video on Twitter (@AndiSilverman) and my two Facebook pages (Andi Silverman and Mama Knows Breast).
Comment by Andi — March 26, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
I would love to win this…because indeed, life really is laundry.
Comment by christina — March 27, 2010 @ 2:11 am
(Oops, forgot to say I twittered this & shared on tumblr!)
Comment by christina — March 27, 2010 @ 2:12 am
I am so excited to read this book. Amazing. Posted to my blog today. Lovely video.
Comment by Christi — March 27, 2010 @ 10:24 pm
shared on my facebook. ;-D so looking forward to reading this. xoxo
Comment by jenica — March 28, 2010 @ 1:13 am
It is beyond the giveaway, but I just wanted to let you know I’m going to post this on my blog. I am honored to pass on the beauty that you shared with me through your writing and comments.
Comment by Lisa — March 28, 2010 @ 8:32 pm
Alas the washing took me way too long .. but I was enjoying the cleaning and watching it all blowing in the autumn sunshine .. so now I have missed the deadline. But I really dont mind. I love your words and your clarity .. I start my day here (other side of the world) with your insights and I will continue to share your blog and words with others. Hello from Australia .. maybe one day you will retreat with us here? I look so forward to reading your new book. Best regards Sarah
Comment by Sarah — March 29, 2010 @ 6:04 am
Absolutely lovely and inspiring.
Comment by PunditMom/Joanne Bamberger — April 21, 2010 @ 6:21 pm
I love the video and i’m thrilled for the book. Thanks a lot for sharing this one!
Comment by BookWhirl — August 17, 2010 @ 5:46 am