<p>Have a son who is 28 and has heavy communication duties in his profession. Was thinking a good meditation book may be a nice gift. Does anyone know what may be a good instruction book on the topic? Thank you.</p>
<p>“The Force of Kindness: Change Your Life with Love and Compassion (Book & CD) (Hardcover)” Sharon Salzberg. </p>
<p>Wonderful book that also contains CDs with lovely guided 20 min. meditations. I’ve recommended and lent it to many people who have found it very useful to help with the stress in their own lives. The marvel of lovingkindness meditation is that one starts by giving love and compassion to oneself, something that people in the West usually aren’t encouraged or taught to do.</p>
<p>If your son is more scientifically than metaphysically based, [The</a> Relaxation Response](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-M-D-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380815958/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228058217&sr=8-1]The”>http://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-M-D-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380815958/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228058217&sr=8-1) is the classic in the field.</p>
<p>Turning the Mind Into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham.</p>
<p>Simple, practical and to the point, worth reading two or three times.</p>
<p>These are classic books on people skills , meditation and visualization that I have found helpful.</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> The Miracle of Mindfulness: Thich Nhat Hanh: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfulness-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/0807012394]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfulness-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/0807012394)
[Amazon.com:</a> Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Thich Nhat Hanh, H. H. the Dalai Lama, Arnold Kotler: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Every-Step-Mindfulness-Everyday/dp/0553351397/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Every-Step-Mindfulness-Everyday/dp/0553351397/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b)
[Amazon.com:</a> Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life (Bantam New Age Book): Shakti Gawain: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Visualization-Imagination-Create-Bantam/dp/0553270443]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Visualization-Imagination-Create-Bantam/dp/0553270443)
[Amazon.com:</a> People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts: Robert Bolton: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/People-Skills-Yourself-Resolve-Conflicts/dp/067162248X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228068990&sr=1-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/People-Skills-Yourself-Resolve-Conflicts/dp/067162248X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228068990&sr=1-1)</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery: Lawrence LeShan, Edgar N. Jackson: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/How-Meditate-Self-Discovery-Lawrence-LeShan/dp/0553244531]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/How-Meditate-Self-Discovery-Lawrence-LeShan/dp/0553244531)</p>
<p>just checking… do you mean meditation or mediation? The reason I asked is because you said he has heavy communication duties in his profession, so I’m wondering if he does a lot of mediation?</p>
<p>I bet she means mediation.
Thats why I threw in the People Skills book</p>
<p>Woa…thank you very much, people. I will look for these and it seems they may be nice gifts for others in my family as well. I thank you again. Thank you!</p>
<p>And it’s real nice to see you guys still here! C.C. would never be C.C. without Northstarmom and Emraldkity4! How is it going for your son, Northstar? We have guys the same age. My 28 year old never did go back to college but is quite happy in his profession just the same. It’s going well.
And Emerald, are you landscaping with great inspired relish these days? Just finished a partial winter mulch here. Just enjoying the winters and a chance to rest.</p>
<p>And it’s real nice to see you guys still here</p>
<p>Where else would we go? ( however- I have a presentation tommorow so I have to get off)
The barkeep at sinners alley is on a retreat-
It has been warm here- still working outside-it’s 56 deg today.
nice that your son is doing well.</p>
<p>I decided on the Relaxation Response. I think this will best address where he is coming from. We have to fight the high blood pressure now, folks!</p>
<p>“How is it going for your son, Northstar? We have guys the same age.”</p>
<p>Older S, 25, lives in Portland, OR, supports himself and has reconnected with the family. The family conservative, he’s just disappointed that McCain didn’t win.</p>
<p>Younger S, 20, is a soph at Florida’s Rollins College, is majoring in psychology, minoring in theater and is ecstatic to have gotten a part in an upcoming play there. </p>
<p>Right now, life is good, and I feel very lucky.</p>