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Topic: Books on mindfulness?
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nowiknow23
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Member # 33226 |  Posted: 11:57 AM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013 |     |
I've just started working with my IC on mindfulness. Fairly specifically for now on being present in the moment. It's intriguing and, even with the little work I've been doing so far, helpful in coping with the major stressors in my life.
IC has suggested some of the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn for reference. I've got those in my queue.
Anyone have experience with this and have any books you would recommend I either read or avoid?
Thanks in advance. 
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Jrazz
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Member # 31349 | | Posted: 1:55 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013 | |
Pema Chodron's "When things fall apart" is helpful for me. She has another one that I haven't started yet... I will get you the title when I get home later today. 
"All the wars, all the hatred, all the ignorance in the world come out of being so invested in our opinions. And at bottom, those opinions are merely our efforts to escape the underlying uneasiness of being human. - Pema Chodron
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Member # 31468 | | Posted: 3:15 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013 | |
I'm interested in hearing more about this - great post!
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metamorphisis
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Member # 12041 | | Posted: 6:23 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013 | |
http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/
I agree 100% with jrazz. In fact any of Pema's books at all would be perfect.
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knightsbff
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Member # 36853 | | Posted: 3:00 AM, September 14th (Saturday), 2013 | |
The Minfulness Solution by Ronald D Siegel.
Also there are some great apps that help with practicing mindfulness.
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nowiknow23
♀ 33226
Member # 33226 | | Posted: 9:05 AM, September 14th (Saturday), 2013 | |
Thank you! Adding these to my reading queue.
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“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
― Pema Chödrön
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HardenMyHeart
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Member # 15902 | | Posted: 12:12 AM, September 16th (Monday), 2013 | |
IC has suggested some of the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn for reference.
I agree with your IC and would definitely start there.
As others have suggested, the Pema Chodron books are excellent; especially When Things Fall Apart
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nowiknow23
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Member # 33226 | | Posted: 9:35 AM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Started with "When Things Fall Apart." Big thumbs up so far.
Thanks for all the recommendations.
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“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
― Pema Chödrön
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LadyYoga
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Member # 28611 | | Posted: 11:12 AM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
You can also listen to free Pema Chodron Podcasts. I found them, and all of buddhism and mindfulness extremely helpful.
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HardenMyHeart
♂ 15902
Member # 15902 | | Posted: 12:13 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Here is a short youtube video with Pema Chödrön describing why she became a Buddhist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4slnjvGjP4
Basically, she became a Buddhist because she hated her husband after he cheated on her and left her for the OW.
My wife has read many of Pema's books and has even attended one of her weekend retreats. It has really helped her become a happier person. [This message edited by HardenMyHeart at 12:19 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday)]
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nowiknow23
♀ 33226
Member # 33226 | | Posted: 3:05 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Thank you, momof3 and Harden.
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“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
― Pema Chödrön
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AFrayedKnot
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Member # 36622 | | Posted: 6:05 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Deep and Simple. By BO Lozoff
Great book but out of print. You can find cheap used copies around
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nowiknow23
♀ 33226
Member # 33226 | | Posted: 6:23 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013 | |
Fabulous! Gives me a reason to haunt my favorite used book stores.
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“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
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Member # 29410 | | Posted: 6:43 AM, November 9th (Saturday), 2013 | |
The Miracle of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh, is one I keep coming back to.
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AFrayedKnot
♂ 36622
Member # 36622 | | Posted: 9:55 AM, November 9th (Saturday), 2013 | |
^^^ i just found "Peace is Every Step" by Thich Nhat Hanh on my bookshelf. Its been years since I read it but have fond memories. Time to revisit it I think.
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phmh
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Member # 34146 | | Posted: 7:17 PM, November 15th (Friday), 2013 | |
So many posts already, but of course I had to respond!
I really liked "Search Inside Yourself" by a Google executive.
Also, there is a CD lecture series about practicing mindfulness -- your library may get them or may be able to use inter-library loan to get them: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=1933
Yoga also helps, at least it did for me!
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