books about: meditations     books:       Stillness Speaks142 reviews Eckhart Tolle New World Library, 2003 A wonderful meditative book. I wish that I had what he has. Such a beautiful soul. A wonderful book to take along wherever you go, to quiet the mind.             The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable327 reviews Nassim Nicholas Taleb Random House, 2007 Black Swan Whether you risk manage for a living or just want to open your mind to all possibility this is a great read.             Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...83 reviews B. K. S. Iyengar Schocken, 1995 Iyengar Yoga Difinitive guide by Iyengar. Great for any level. Answers all questions on correct form and alignment. It's the "bible" of yoga.             Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao195 reviews Wayne W. Dyer Hay House, 2007 Great Book Easy to read and very insightful. I would recommend to read one verse a day and reflect on the message of the day. You will benefit more if you keep an open mind.             Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness49 reviews Jon Kabat-Zinn Delta, 1990 Healing for the Heart and Head I bought this book in the middle of a year-long battle with insomnia--not the typical life-changing trauma that brings many others to this book, but insomnia destroyed me both physically and emotionally. My doctor suggested anti-depressants, and a friend suggested Full Catastrophe Living. I never touched the anti-depressants. Jon Kabat-Zinn is the voice of calm all throughout this book, ...             The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness28 reviews J. Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale, ... The Guilford Press, 2007 A GREAT book for dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress This is simply one of the best self help books to be produced in a decade. And it's useful for nearly any form of psychological issue that you may be struggling with. What makes this book a gem is the CD which will guide you through various meditation and relaxation exercises. As a neuroscience researcher exploring the effects of meditation on the brain (see Newberg and Waldman's forthcoming ...             Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from The Power of Now111 reviews Eckhart Tolle New World Library, 2001 Another spiritual inspiration. This is a wonderful companion piece to "The Power of Now". Meditation is a great stress reliever. And not worrying about where you came from or where you are going is the key to enjoying the present moment. great book.             Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness4 reviews Jon Kabat-zinn Hyperion, 2007 Lovely Gem of a Book Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1KY4RUSMO5PFN ***** This little book is lovely as a gift for someone, especially yourself. It contains excerpts from Jon Kabat-Zinn's masterpiece "Coming to Our Senses", a tome about mindfulness and meditation. In this video I open the book, show you the layout and read two different quotes. I've kept the video to about two minutes in length. This ...             Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia1635 reviews Elizabeth Gilbert Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 Naval gazinf but surprisingly excellent This was chosen for our book club and I was reticent as I do not enjoy books on religion and I was worried that she'd be very preachy, thankfully, she's not. Yes, she does an astounding amount of naval gazing but she is self-depracating and quite humorous. I loved, loved, loved the first section in Italy and so agreed with many of her observations, Pray was hard since she's just so determined ...             The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment933 reviews Eckhart Tolle New World Library, 2004 Start Here This book is a great introduction to living a peaceful life with a quiet mind. After reading this book my interest in achieving what Chopra discusses became very strong and since then I've continued down a more spirtual path. The concepts here are super simple, yet made complicated by the extreme power of the noisy mind.             Meditations on First Philosophy: In Which the Existence of God and the Distinction of the Soul from the Body ...8 reviews Rene Descartes Hackett Publishing Company, 1993 The best introduction to modern philosophy in a reliable and cheap edition! Descartes' meditations really is the place to start for thinking through the philosophical obsessions of the modern era -- the value of skepticism, the nature and extent of knowledge, the relation between mind and body, the role of theology in a rational account of the universe, subjectivity vs. objectivity, the primacy of the subject, freedom, etc. This is a book that can be read for these ...             The Miracle of Mindfulness40 reviews Thich Nhat Hanh Beacon Press, 1999 Miracles! Thich Nhat Hanh wrote "The Miracle of Mindfulness" in 1974 to help the politically-neutral aid workers in Vietnam deal with the trauma of war and the challenges of their work. The book is a remarkable reminder of the power we have to be effective, and that power is rooted in our willingness to bring attention to exactly where we are. What I really appreciate about this book is that it is ...             Mindfulness for Beginners9 reviews Jon Kabat-Zinn Sounds True, 2006 Life changing I have been lucky enough to take two Mindfulness courses and they have changed my life. Both were run by excellent course leaders but nothing compares with hearing Mindfulness founder Jon Kabat Zinn discuss the philosophy and methodology behind it. His wit, compassion and way with words themselves make CD1 compulsive listening as well as explaining the reasons for CD2 which are the practices ...             The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom)228 reviews Deepak Chopra Amber-Allen Publishing, 2007 My go to book I first purchased this book in 1995 and have read it countless times since. This is my go to book. When I am feeling down or feel that the things are getting too heavy, this book helps every time. It contains all the principles that one needs to live a rich and balanced life. The Law of Pure Potentiality has stuck with me from the first time that I read it and continues to provide me strength ...             A Course in Miracles326 reviews Foundation for Inner Peace, 2007 The most important book of my life. I am well educated by modern western standards - I have a masters degree in electrical engineering, and a masters degree in business (MBA)...I am middle-aged so I have had plenty of time to witness life on earth...I was also in the US Navy at an early age...I hope this gives you a context for my review........I have to honestly say, without any reservation, from the bottom of my heart - that this ...             Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life88 reviews Jon Kabat-zinn Hyperion, 2005 Kabat-Zinn & Tolle I read this book after reading Ekhart Tolle's two books and listening to Jon Kabat-Zinn on Oprah's radio program. His ideas parallel Tolle. I devoured the book and recommend it to anyone who wants to grow in mindfulness.             Heal Your Body66 reviews Louise Hay Hay House, 1984 Wow When I first started to read the possible causes and the affirmations I was skeptical but when it was working I was surprised and delighted that I do have the power to heal my body and mind.             Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life81 reviews Thich Nhat Hanh Bantam, 1992 Every word makes every day better Every word that Thai has written brings more and more clarity. This is one I will read again and again.             The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation (Story of Christianity)26 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez HarperOne, 1984 The Story of Christianity Volume 1 I bought this book because I was searching various college course syllabi to see what scholars are assigning their student these days. In this case I discovered a very good book I didn't know was out these. Gonzalez is a very detail-oriented writer and has a solid grasp on the subject he writes on. The reader will get an excellent overview of Christian history and an understanding of the great ...             The Language of Letting Go (Hazelden Meditation Series)68 reviews Melody Beattie Hazelden, 1990 Taking Care of Ourselves A decade or so ago a friend who was going through a rough patch in her life had a therapist who highly recommended this book of meditations. I happened to be in Barnes and Noble with her when she bought Melody Beattie's book, and after perusing a few of the passages, I bought one for myself. What a difference reading The Language of Letting Go made (and continues to make) in my life. 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