Tom Catton has been in recovery since 1971. His story appears in a twelve-step fellowship recovery book with more than seven million copies in circulation around the world, and he has been taking twelve-step meetings into Hawaii's prison system since 1984. He is also a retired marathon runner. Tom is also trained in Tibetan singing bowl therapy and healing. He is on the advisory board of the Buddhist Recovery Network and teaches a meditation group in Hawaii. Tom lives in Hawaii.
Library Journal June 2015 According to author Catton (The Mindful
Addict), the practice of mindfulness can be summed up in a simple
instruction: pay attention. Catton explains how meditation is
designed to help people exercise living in the moment, let go of
past hurts and future expectations, and offer a sense of serenity.
The author guides readers through the most basic meditative ritual,
such as focusing on breathing, and presents ideas for mindful
walking, eating, and listening. Each of the 67 short chapters can
be read sequentially for meditation instruction or at random for
inspiration.
Verdict Readers will be encouraged to incorporate these
principles into their daily lives. The teachings will resonate with
those in 12-step programs, who will find practical ways in which to
use them. Among the best titles on this topic.--Deborah Bigelow,
director emerita, Leonia P.L., NJ "May I Sit With You? is
heart-lifting and mind-opening. This is the sort of book to keep on
your bedside table and open anytime you need to remember that
mindfulness is possible."--Sharon Salzberg, Cofounder of the
Insight Meditation Society, Author of Real Happiness "A
meditation book that finally incorporates meditation with a design
for living. The breath of this book brings every emotion, thought,
or belief you have ever had into a meditation practice of healing
and hope."--Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Author of
The Law of Sobriety
Library Journal June 2015 According
to author Catton (The Mindful Addict), the practice of mindfulness
can be summed up in a simple instruction: pay attention. Catton
explains how meditation is designed to help people exercise living
in the moment, let go of past hurts and future expectations, and
offer a sense of serenity. The author guides readers through the
most basic meditative ritual, such as focusing on breathing, and
presents ideas for mindful walking, eating, and listening. Each of
the 67 short chapters can be read sequentially for meditation
instruction or at random for inspiration.
Verdict Readers will be encouraged to incorporate
these principles into their daily lives. The teachings will
resonate with those in 12-step programs, who will find practical
ways in which to use them. Among the best titles on this
topic.--Deborah Bigelow, director emerita, Leonia P.L., NJ
"May I Sit With You? is heart-lifting and mind-opening.
This is the sort of book to keep on your bedside table and open
anytime you need to remember that mindfulness is possible."--Sharon
Salzberg, Cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, Author of
Real Happiness "A meditation book that finally
incorporates meditation with a design for living. The breath of
this book brings every emotion, thought, or belief you have ever
had into a meditation practice of healing and hope."--Sherry Gaba,
Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Author of The Law of
Sobriety
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