Staying mindfully present has become increasingly difficult. That’s why we hope our Belden-Stratford community members in Chicago, Illinois, find these mindfulness audiobooks helpful.
1. The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace
Created by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills, this audiobook encourages listeners to adopt a single truth that is the pathway to reducing our daily suffering. We must look deep inside ourselves and recognize that we believe the lies, mostly about ourselves, and we must stop thinking them. This groundbreaking work culls from ancient Toltec wisdom and blends that with ordinary common sense. “We are born in truth, but we grow up believing in lies. One of the biggest lies in the story of humanity is the lie of our imperfection,” Ruiz says.
2. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
This cleverly titled work by Jon Kabat-Zinn blends Eastern and Western meditation practices for Americans. Published in 1994, this classic mindful meditation work has resurfaced to influence another generation with an audio version. Yes, our culture reads less and listens to more online resources. The work provides pragmatic information about basic breathing techniques, enhancing your focus, and allowing stress to wash through your mind and body rather than consume you. The title is also loosely quoted by Peter Weller in the off-beat movie, "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."
3. The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance
This 2015 publication turned audiobook may be the perfect mindfulness selection for the workout warrior. In this audiobook, created by George Mumford, top athletes such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and others pay homage to his philosophy. The audiobook shares personal stories and techniques that were used to help elevate athletes into champions. It’s pure inspiration.
4. Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
Created by Sharon Salzberg in 2017, this audiobook connects with the many people who harbor feelings that they are not worthy of being loved. The narrative helps shift the mind away from negatives and develop a deepening love for yourself. That can be parlayed into a more fruitful connection with intimate partners and loved ones. Salzberg is widely considered an expert in lovingkindness meditation. This form of meditation focuses on purging seemingly negative habits and thoughts. "Real Love" is like a toolbox for fixing our less than mindfully loving habits.
We hope our Belden-Stratford residents find these audiobooks useful. If you or a friend would like more information about our Chicago apartments, call us today.