The Sphere of Mindful Influence
Letโs imagine you could invite any influential mindfulness or meditation teacher to dinner.
Which leading lights might you choose from theโฆ
Sphere of Mindful Influence ๐
๐ชท Jon Kabat-Zinn
๐ชท Thich Naht Hanh
๐ Alan Watts
๐ Eckhardt Tolle
๐ Jack Kornfield
๐ Sharon Salzberg
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Tara Brach
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Pema Chรถdrรถn
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The Sphere of Mindful Influence ๐
Because each of these (and others!) have influenced my practice and teaching, in some way.
From the powerful body, breath and stress managements practices of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mark Williams to the peace and joy-filled presence possible through the work of Thich Naht Hanh, these have been the foundations Iโve relied upon.
And I doubt I would have got started without the profound and transformative wisdom of Alan Watts and Eckhardt Tolle. Or kept going without the heartfelt compassion of Tara Brach! All have inspired many Mindful Moments.
So for each Iโve shared:
- a book
- a quote
- a practice (see sphere๐)
๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ | ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ชท Jon Kabat-Zinn - Full Catastrophe Living
๐ชท Thich Naht Hanh - Peace is Every Step
Great for? Body scans + Mindful breathing
๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ | ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
๐ Alan Watts - The Wisdom of Insecurity
๐ Eckhardt Tolle - A New Earth
Great for? Profound life-changing Reflection
๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ | ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ -๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ Jack Kornfield - A Path with Heart
๐ Sharon Salzberg - Lovingkindness
Great for? Deep gratitude + Connection
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง | ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Tara Brach - Radical Compassion
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Pema Chรถdrรถn - When Things Fall Apart
Great for? Heartfelt courage + Acceptance.
And many more across mindfulness, neuroscience and ancient traditions including Ram Dass, Kristin Neff, Hugh Byrne and Rick Hanson. To name a few.
Sadly I ran out of sphere!
But not deep gratitude.
For the inspiring, often profound words and work, they offer the world.
Who are your leading lights? ๐
Derek
Waking Waves
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