My favorite books on any given subject change with time. Recently someone asked me what my top Inner Peace books were. Here is the list, in no particular order:
Inner Peace For Busy People
Inner Peace for Busy People
(aff) has to be the most influential book I have read in the past 5 years. This thoughtful book contains 52 chapters, each with a story and an exercise. Some of these chapters were profoundly changing for me; the chapter addressing the care we take of our bodies hit me at a time when I was an expert at ignoring my own needs. Other chapters have stuck with me, working their way into my life; her exercises on exaggerating the negative have really helped me work through some repeated bouts of “awfulizing”.
Inner Peace For Busy Women
Inner Peace For Busy Women: Balancing Work, Family, And Your Inner Life
(aff) is the sequel to Busy People, and focused on women specifically. I liked the way this book put things in perspective. The first chapter, entitled “Champagne Suffering”, really brings it home. My suffering is not bad, comparatively, and I need to keep that perspective.
What Would Buddha Do
What Would Buddha Do?
(aff) is a recent addition to my list. Although I do not consider myself a Buddhist, I picked up this book at a library and have been fascinated with the insight. This book puts into perspective the truly important things; other things in our lives that cause a loss of peace are merely distractions.
All I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
(aff) is a favorite of mine. I love this book because of the stories; there is wisdom there, and I can often find comfort. The story of the cuckoo clock had me laughing out loud and still brings a smile to my face when I recall it. And what is peace without laughter?
Stress Therapy (Elf Help)
Stress Therapy (Elf Self Help)
(aff) is part of the “Elf Help” series. It’s a series of short sentences, charmingly illustrated. This is my go-with-me coping book. When things get bad at work, I will take it with me and it helps me regain some perspective.
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