What book – fiction or non – touched you? Where were you when you read it? Have you bought and given away multiple copies? The Unfolding Now: Realizing Your True Nature Through the Practice of Presence by A.H. Almaas A.H. Almaas is the creator of The Diamond Approach work, which Ken Wilber calls “a superb
Erin Rooney Doland always impresses me. She’s A+ organized, but not chilly ‘n uptight about it. She’s a ruthless time manager, but always has time to help. She hangs with Quakers and speaks to the high-powered women’s groups. And she’s smart, really smart. She is: Editor-In-Chief of the uber popular Unclutterer.com, a Real Simple.com columnist,
Multi-disciplinary, general studies, political correctness, easy to get along with, in moderation, “nice”…these are all ways that we polish off our edges to be socially acceptable and useful – even though it’s your edges that give you traction and make you interesting. Your “edge” – where the genuine You meets external reality, is where your
{If you’re viewing this via email, click on the title above to watch the video clip.} A great friend gave me the coffee table book, Wisdom for Christmas. And I actually read it. It’s packed with layers of experience. Humbling. Argumentative. Informed. From Clint Eastwood and Frank Gehry to Jane Goodall and Vanessa Redgrave. This
Announcing my Amazon a-store. Think of it as private tour through my neuroses and brilliance. Enjoy. CLICK HERE TO HEAD ON OVER.
Every pithy page brought from my new very favorite book by Hugh MacLeod brought on a yes!. McLeod is a foul-mouthed, illuminated advertising pro, who writes about marketing, meaningful living, and in his own way … love. He is pulled forward by his thrill of “creative sovereignty.” And he’s one pragmatic, sweet curmudgeon. I’m in
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace Rediscovering the true stories of compassion, serenity, and hope John O’Donohue I sigh when I read this book. About every three paragraphs I close my eyes and shake my head in awe, as if to say to the gods of philosophy and poetry, Thank you for this man! This is a
I’m obsessed with the essential. “We don’t need it,” “Get rid of it,” and “No thank you,” are guiding mantras ‘round my household. But I’m suspect of time management gurus, especially ones who espouse simplicity as a way of life and who are successful. Success breeds complexity. {Do you really think Tim Ferris, author of
Guy Kawasaki’s new book, Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition, is essential reading for entrepreneurs. Essential. If you’re starting up, raising money, trying to make your living on-line, or stretching your marketing muscles, just get this book. My 5 Favorite bits from REALITY CHECK, {with which I couldn’t agree
I’ve given away at least a dozen copies of this book. I’ve given away my last tattered treasured copy, saying, “You must have this, go now.” And then gone out immediately to replace my copy because my book shelf feels anemic without it. Needless to say, Pema Chodron’s Start Where You Are: A Guide to
