The following list includes books to support the material that is found in both the Mindfulness Course and the Steps Course.
Do let me know of any other ones that you particularly enjoy so that I can add them to the list.
Books to support you in your meditation practice.
Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh 978 - 1-84-604106-8
A gem of a book explaining how to acquire the skills of mindfulness and once we have these skills we can slow our life down and live in the moment.
Wherever you go there you are – Jon Kabbat-Zinn 1-56282-769-3
In this book Jon Kabbat-Zinn provides access to the essence of meditation and its application for both the beginner and those who wish to deepen and expand their practice.
Full Catastrophe Living – Jon Kabat-Zinn 978-0-7499-1585-8
This book has established itself as an excellent beginner’s guide to the practice of meditation. It is an ideal book to read after you have attended an MCT course.
The Mindful Way Through Depression – Williams, Teasedale, Segal and Jon Kabbat-Zinn
978-1-59385-128-6
Whether you struggle with depression or simply want to understand your mind and emotions better, you will find this book accessible and useful.
Mindfulness In Plain English – Bhante Henepola Gunaratana 0-86171-321-4
A wonderfully clear and simple introduction to mindfulness meditation
Mindful Moments for Stressful Days – Tzivia Gover 1-904292-34-8
A book of simple suggestions for approaching common everyday events with mindfulness.
Mindful Eating - Jan Chozen Bays 978-1-59030-531-7
The art of mindfulness can transform our struggles with food – and renew our sense of pleasure, appreciation, and satisfaction with eating.
Books to support your growth alongside the Steps Course
The Luck Factor - Richard Wiseman ISBN 0-7126-2388-4
Change your luck – and change your life. The author looks at the thinking skills that ‘lucky’ people use to create their lives – these are very similar to the Steps concepts. Each chapter has a really good summary. The seminar in March was based on this book.
Did You Spot the Gorilla - Richard Wiseman ISBN 0-09-946643-0
This is another book by Wiseman which explores the importance of perception in our gathering of information. Again he summarises the chapters well and it is only 106 pages long.
What to Say When You Talk to Yourself - Shad Helmstetter 0-7225-2511-7.
A brilliant book if you want to look further in to the area of how you can help yourself by changing your self-talk.
Notes from a Friend - Anthony Robbins 0-684-80056-x
A quick and simple guide to changing your life that reflects many of the Steps course concepts.
