{"id":4812,"date":"2011-01-24T13:14:50","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T17:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/?p=4812"},"modified":"2021-12-01T21:49:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T21:49:24","slug":"12-great-books-on-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/4812\/12-great-books-on-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Great Great Resources For Developing Your Creative Mindfulness Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>
\n.<\/span>
\nWant to become more perceptive?
\nWant to improve your concentration?
\nWant to optimize your performance?
\nWant to reduce stress?
\nMindfulness can help you do all of these things and more.
\nSome people think meditation is Buddhist; it’s pan-cultural.
\nSome people think meditation is religious\u00a0but many forms are non-denominational.
\nSome people think meditation is doing nothing; there are many active forms.
\nSome people think meditation requires a lot of time\u00a0but a few minutes a day offer many benefits.
\nIt’s likely that there’s a lot more to mindfulness than you think.<\/p>\n

Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n

These apps are an easy way to start and sustain your practice.<\/p>\n

Check out these apps \u2026<\/p>\n

Headspace<\/span><\/a> (breath awareness-based)<\/p>\n

Chopra<\/a><\/span> (mantra-based)<\/p>\n

.<\/p>\n

Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

I recommend these books for their approachability and practicality.<\/p>\n

David Fontana
\nLearn to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Self-Discovery and Fulfillment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

David Fontana
\nThe Meditation Handbook: The Practical Guide to Eastern and Western Meditation Techniques<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Thornton
\nMeditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Thich Nhat Hanh
\nThe Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Shakti Gawain
\nCreative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Find more on Mindfulness here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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