Here are some suggested books for further reading. I tried to include books that were informative, scientific and/or practical. Sharon Salzberg, Sylvia Boorstein and Noah Levine are three folks that particularly speak to me. Browse around and try a few different authors and see who speaks to you. I really love Sylvia Boorstein because she tells stories to get her point across. Her books are very accessible. Charlotte Kasl has a great series of books about navigating human relationships. Further Readings Emotional Intelligence Goleman, Daniel The Brain and Emotional Intelligence Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence Goleman, Daniel. Working with Emotional Intelligence Sterritt, Emily. Manager’s Pocket Guide to Emotional Intelligence Meditation/Lovingkindness/Happiness Bays, Jan Chozen. How to Tame a Wild Elephant ***great, practical ideas on developing mindfulness Boorstein, Sylvia. Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life Boorstein, Sylvia. Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness Hahn, Thich Nhat Miracle of Mindfulness: introduction to the practice of meditation Hahn, Thich Nhat Peace is Every Step: the path of mindfulness in everyday life Hill, Aimie. Meditation 101 Kornfield, Jack. Meditation for Beginners ***A classic. Kortge, Carolyn. The Spirited Walker **Great book for folks who feel like they can’t sit still! Levine, Noah. Against the Stream Piver, Susan. Quiet Mind Puddicombe, Andy. Get Some Headspace: How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life in Ten minutes a Day Ryan, Tim. A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit Salzberg, Sharon. The Force of Kindness: Change Your Life with Love and Compassion Salzberg, Sharon. Insight Meditation Kit **great little kit with book, cd and challenge cards Salzberg, Sharon. Kindness Handbook: A practical Handbook Salzberg, Sharon. Lovingkindness **Have read this multiple times and never tire of it!!! Salzberg, Sharon. Real Happiness ***includes a cd of meditation instruction Siegal, Ronald. Mindfulness Solution Seligman, Martin. Learned Optimism Smalley, Susan. Fully Present: the science, art and practice of meditation Wallace, Alan. Attention Revolution Zinn, Jon Kabat . Wherever You Go There You Are. The Science Behind It Boyce, Barry. The Mindfulness Revolution: Leading Psychologists, Scientists, Artists, and Meditation Teach- ers on the Power of Mindfulness in Daily Life Hanson, Rick. Buddha’s BrainThe Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom .