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I love to read. Besides writing, it is my longest running life practice. It’s very rare that I am seen without a book in hand or in my bag. For a while I had stopped reading, which led to my conscious tech exploration, but I am back at it in full force. In fact, I’ve read more than 90 books since late February!

I used to read strictly physical books, but I’ll read just about any medium these days - paperback, hardcover, e-book, pdf. My Libby App/Overdrive App (The library app where you can take out e-books from your local library right on your devices) and my Kindle Unlimited have been getting a workout this year.

Here’s a little of what I’ve been reading this summer:

Boundary Boss by Terri Cole - This book has already changed my life. I don’t say this lightly. I read so much, it takes a lot for a book to really land with me, but this one did. Her style is a little more forceful than I like, but the content is good. And if you think you are not a person who struggles with boundaries, I still recommend this book. At the least, it reminds us how to parse out what is ours and what isn’t. It also encourages self-love and compassion as a core practice, which I am always on board with.

The Practice by Seth Godin - Good for small dose drop ins. This is written as a big number blurb list. You can read one or a few a day. It’s mostly on the subject of creativity, but as with any Seth Godin books, it’s always about more than what it’s about.

Fear by Thich Nhat Han - I’ve been reading this one for a while. Every time I open it up, it is exactly what I need to read in the moment. Very accessible and each chapter is broken into sort of mini essays on particular topics. Also, don’t be scared of the title :)

Cleaning Up your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf - A deep science and spirituality dive on how to use the neurocycle to improve daily life and health.

Andean Awakening by Jorge Luis Delgado - I bought this book in Peru in 2010 and it has never been the right time to read it. It is now. It’s a journey through Andean spiritual traditions. It is a true gift to visit it in my present mindset and be able to remember so many of the places talked about in the book from my time there. (I can’t believe this book is sold online now!)

Anam Cara by John O’Donohue - I’ll read anything by John O’Donohue, and yet this classic had somehow slipped my reading until presently. If you’ve never read anything by him, he’s a writer/poet/mystic who reaches right into your heart field and tickles the soul.

How To Meditate by Pema Chodron - As a part of my 300 hour training, this book is required, but I would read it anyway because, Pema Chodron. Her direct, clear, human style always speaks to me. She wastes no words when she writes (unlike myself :). She breaks down complex practices into something that every beginner and experienced practioner can access.

Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown - Even though I like Brene Brown, I haven’t read many of her books. Actually, this is just the third I am reading of hers. I read this simultaneously as Boundary Boss and the two worked together well to bring me some personal aha moments that were so simple I couldn’t believe they weren’t conscious yet.

What have you been reading lately? Reach out to me HERE if you want to talk books :)

Happy Reading!