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Books on Balance, Simplification, and Spirituality

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself by Veronique Vienne, Erica Lennard (Photographer)

The Art of Growing Up: Simple Ways to Be Yourself at Last by Veronique Vienne, Erica Lennard (Photographer)

The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to Make Peace With Yourself by Veronique Vienne, Erica Lennard (Photographer)

Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck

A Simpler Way by Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers (Berrett-Kohler, 1996). Outstanding!

Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World. Margaret J. Wheatley (updated, 1999). This beautifully written has been a favorite of mine for years. Completely revised you'll thoroughly enjoy this book if you missed it the first time around. If you read it in 1994, you might want to look again!

Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter by Elaine St. James (Hyperion, 1994). This may be the single most helpful book I've ever read. Quick to read, long to influent. Thank you, Elaine!

Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More by Elaine St. James (Hyperion, 1998 reprint.) Also, very influential, but covering far more topics so didn't have quite the same impact on me Simplify.

Inner Simplicity: 100 Ways to Regain Peace and Nourish Your Soul by Elaine St. James (Hyperion, 1995). This was one of the hardest books I've every read, not because it written poorly (it's beautifully written) but because it asks you to reflect on important topics and take time to slow down. I still turn to it when I need inspiration and insight.

Take Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach's Seven-Step Program for Creating the Life You Want. by Cheryl Richardson (1999). This CoachU graduate provides simple solutions for creating a better life.

Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a More Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out

Aveda Rituals: A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty by Horst Rechelbacher (Owl Books, 1999)

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. This simple books point out that the key to changing your life is making 4 agreements with yourself. This easy read can give you a whole new, very liberating, perspective.

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (Harper, 1999)

Time and the Art of Living by Robert Grudin.

The Power of Mindful Learning by Ellen J. Langer (Persius, 1998)

How Much Joy Can You Stand: A Creative Guide to Facing Your Fears and Making Your Dreams Come True by Susanne Falter-Barns (Wellspring, reprint with new chapters 2000)

Wholeness and the Implicate Order by David Bohm (Routledge Press, 1980)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey (Fireside, Reprint 1990)

First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy by A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill, and Stephen R. Covey (Fireside, reprint 1996).

Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot (Perennial, reprint 1992)

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks

Books on Balance at Work and in Business

Balanced Life and Leadership Excellence by Madan Birla. (Balance Group, 1997). Madan works at FedEx and has a wonderful writing style and a terrific book.

Turn It Off: How to Unplug from the Anytime-Anywhere Office Without Disconnecting Your Career by Gil Gordon. How to unplug without counting yourself out. Also see Gil's website Turn It Off

Breaking the Mold: Women, Men, and Time in the New Corporate World Lottie Baylon

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work As a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte

Reclaiming Higher Ground: Creating Organizations That Inspire the Soul by Lance H. K. Secretan (1997)

The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism, A Quest for Purpose in the Modern World by Charles Handy (Broadway Books, Reprint edition 1999)

The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon

Simplicity: The New Competitive Advantage by Bill Jenson (2000). A great contribution to the business literature. Read some Simpler Bites.

Soloing: Realizing Your Life's Ambition

Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity by Jakob Nielsen (New Riders, 1999)

The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism by Richard Sennett (Norton 1998). Business Week review.

Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership by Joseph Jaworski, 1996

The Third Shift: Managing Hard Choices in Our Careers, Homes, and Lives as Women by Michele Kremen Bolton

Family Man: Fatherhood, Housework and Gender Equity by Scott Coltrane

Books on Health and Exercise

The Herbfarm Cookbook: A Guide to the Vivid Flavors of Fresh Herbs by Jerry Traunfeld

Perfect Health: The Complete Mind Body Guide by Depak Chopra

8 Weeks to Optimum Health by Andrew Weil

Meditations for Overcoming Life's Stresses and Strain: Meditations for Morning and Evening (CD)

Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength by Bill Phillips and Michael D'Orso. (Harper Collins, 1999)

The Five Tibetans: Five Dynamic Exercises for Health, Energy and Personal Power by Christopher S. Kilham

Mind over Matter: Personal Choices for a Lifetime of Fitness by Susan Cantwell

Also check out Amazon.com's Video Yoga Center.

Magazines

	Real Simple is a wonderful magazine about a simpler life, home, body, and soul. The editor-in-chief brings her simple styles and insight to this magazine. I read each issue the day it arrives. Some articles aren't as much about simplicity as they are balance and appreciating life. Subscribe to Real Simple. You'll be glad you did.
	O Magazine is Oprah Winfrey's personal-growth guide for living your best life. I found it thorough, well-written, and more personal than similar magazines on the market. It gives smart women the tools they need to explore and reach their dreams, express their individual style, and make choices that will lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. Subscribe to O.
	Natural Health provides a practical guide to good health. Each issue includes information on naturally-oriented food and nutrition, alternative health practices, exercise and self-care. Natural Health focuses on the mind/body connection, illustrated exercise, preventative medicine, healthy cuisine, creating a healthy lifestyle and consumer guides to natural products. Subscribe to Natural Health. The guide to true wellness.
	Yoga Journal is a wonderful guide to more healthful living, published seven times a year. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced practitioner of yoga, you'll find plenty of useful information designed to stretch your body, mind and soul. Subscribe to Yoga Journal also, Yoga International.
	Martha Stewart Living Magazine is one of our family favorites. While others enjoy mocking Martha, and she's sure had her share of problems recently, she (and her magazine) offer terrific ideas, styles, and inspiration each month. The magazine is itself, beautiful, and the recipes are straightforward, creative and delicious. The decorating suggestions can be a little over the top but always interesting. Subscribe to Martha Stewart Living.
	Body and Soul (formerly New Age, the Journal for Holistic Living) is one of America's most respected magazines covering holistic living. Each issue includes an exciting and thoughtful mix of features, columns, and departments that help readers explore new discoveries in natural health and wellness, personal growth, the environment, spirituality, and social change. Subscribe to Subscribe to Body & Soul.
	UtneReader, a guide for balanced living, includes original essays and the best articles from more than 2,000 alternative media sources. The magazine provides new perspectives on social change, environment, gender, community, society, creativity, and humor. Subscribe to Utne Reader.
	Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing Newsletter is from the renowned Harvard trained physician and New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Weil's unique knowledge of alternative medicine gives "Self Healing" readers the latest and best information about natural health and healing every month. Subscribe to Self Healing.
	More magazine is for women reaching their stride. Subscribe to More.