The Sphere of Mindful Influence
Let’s imagine you could invite any influential mindfulness or meditation teacher to dinner.
Which leading lights might you choose from the…
Sphere of Mindful Influence 🌟
🪷 Jon Kabat-Zinn
🪷 Thich Nhat Hanh
🌊 Alan Watts
🌊 Eckhardt Tolle
🙏 Jack Kornfield
🙏 Sharon Salzberg
❤️🩹 Tara Brach
❤️🩹 Pema Chödrön
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The Sphere of Mindful Influence 🌟
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 I’ve 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 I’ve shared:
- a book
- a quote
- a practice (see sphere👆)
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Sphere of Mindful Influence continued…
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
🪷 Jon Kabat-Zinn - Full Catastrophe Living
🪷 Thich Nhat Hanh - Peace is Every Step
Great for? Body scans + Mindful breathing
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🌊 Alan Watts - The Wisdom of Insecurity
🌊 Eckhardt Tolle - A New Earth
Great for? Profound life-changing Reflection
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 | 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
🙏 Jack Kornfield - A Path with Heart
🙏 Sharon Salzberg - Lovingkindness
Great for? Deep gratitude + Connection
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞
❤️🩹 Tara Brach - Radical Compassion
❤️🩹 Pema Chödrön - 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? 🌟
Derek
Waking Waves
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