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 JournalAccording 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 (June 2015) 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
SobrietyMay 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
May I Sit With You? embodies the fruits of Tom Catton's meditation
practice. It clearly comes from his willingness to be present to
life with a deeply open heart. Tom's welcoming tone and rich,
practical sharing are refreshing. This book generously opens an
effective and inviting way to live the Eleventh Step. I highly
recommend this book to anyone desiring to make a more conscious
connection with their innate spiritual wholeness. --Rev. Anna
Shouse, PhD, Unity Minister and Host of Spirit of RecoveryDrawing
from over forty years of personal experience in May I Sit With You?
Tom Catton skillfully invites his readers to cultivate their own
spiritual path by providing a wide variety of accessible and gentle
methods to develop a meditation practice of their own. --John
Bruna, Director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, Dharma teacher
and cofounder of the Mindful Life ProgramTom Catton has a unique
talent for distilling diverse spiritual teachings and practices
down their essence. May I Sit With You? is an irresistible
invitation to share recovery, meditation, and the spiritual journey
with a wise friend and steadfast companion. Full of great advice,
clear guidance, and pithy teachings, this is a book to keep by your
side and read again and again. --Kevin Griffin, Author of One
Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps and Recovering Joy:
A Mindful Life After Addiction
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