I thought I’d share the book lists with brief annotations that I’ve created for people aspiring to Right Livelihood. The lists cover the six primary areas of focus when it comes to using mindfulness to find meaningful work.

• Mindfulness
• Compassion at Work and in Life
• Relationships, Family, and Community
• Working for Yourself and Others
• Active Health Practices
• Inspiring Stories

Each book in these lists has passed the test of time and many foresee the troubles of today 10, 20, or 30 years ago. The problems have increased in seriousness, but the tried and true solutions are as applicable today as they were at any time in the past, if not more so.

Many of the volumes listed here are technically out of print. But a visit to Amazon.com, Bookfinders.Com, or eBay will help you locate used copies. These books are still steady sellers known in the book business as “backlisted” books.
Here are the links with a brief note about each list.

Claude

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LIST 1: BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/books-about-mindfulness/

This list is a collection of my favorite works on mindfulness, the ones that have added the most practical advice to help me establish my daily practice and keep it going across time.

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LIST 2: BOOKS ABOUT COMPASSION AT WORK AND IN LIFE

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/compassion-at-work-and-in-life/

If you’re wondering, “Is it really possible to make a difference?” take a look at the books in this section. They’re written by authors who dare to ask, “Why not?” With their inspiration and example, you might be surprised at what you too can imagine and accomplish!

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LIST 3: BOOKS ABOUT RELATIONSHIP, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/relationship-family-and-community/

The books in this section will help you sharpen your skills at interacting with others, so that you may make the most of the relationships you already have—and build some new ones—if an expanded circle might give you more support.

You will also find books here to inspire you with what others have accomplished by sticking together.

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LIST 4: BOOKS ABOUT WORKING FOR YOURSELF OR OTHERS

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/career-self-employmnet-business-economics/

This small collection of recommended readings covers the gamut from career choices to understanding money and from green economics to business as right livelihood.

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LIST 5: BOOKS ABOUT ACTIVE HEALTH PRACTICES

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/active-health-practices/

There is much we can do to strengthen our bodies and improve our physical well-being. Here are a few books from some of the wisest health guides we know.

LIST 6: BOOKS CONTAINING INSPIRING STORIES

https://meaningfulwork.com/resources/book-lists/inspiring-stories/

These selections represent the time-tested, pioneering companies practicing the new “business as if people mattered” approach to commerce.