HRBC Weekly Roundup #18
This week's guided meditations, mindfulness practices, and some foundational teachings woven through our reading
When we are reading our books in the Healthy Readers Book Club I read along with everyone else at whatever the pace is — usually 5-8 pages per day. Sometimes I’m a little behind because I’ve gone away for a few days and didn’t bring the book. Or maybe life got busy and I didn’t take the time to read. So then I catch up. Occasionally I get so pulled in to what we’re reading that I read ahead a few pages. Mostly I try to read the set pace so we’re experiencing the book together and exploring the same concepts at the same time.
This week was unusual because there were a couple of shares that were not tied to specific pages in the book. Which highlights part of what I think sets this book club apart from others. We’re not only reading and gathering to discuss, there are guided shares, extra bits that cannot be shared in writing or between the pages of a book. I like how this helps us go deeper into the topic and reveals perhaps more of what the author is sharing. I also feel like this helps us experience the book and the topic on a different level.
Posts for Week of January 11, 2026
Lots to share this week
A Pause for Presence - I did this on Sunday morning…this post shares a guided meditation from Tara about pausing that I liked. I think you’ll like it too.
Stress? What Stress? - From Kalee, one of our HRBC members. What she’s writing about aligns well with what we’re reading. It’s a thoughtful post and well worth checking out.
Page 46 - Vipassana, or mindfulness. This post shares a guided meditation from Tara on vipassana.
Page 61 - About Thich Nhat Han’s quote that we should, “Keep an appointment with life.”
Page 104 - Tara mentioned Jon Kabbat Zin, so this notes offers a resource for MBSR training for consumers
Page 132 - Sharing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Stay connected
You can stay connected and on track with the guided book club in the following ways:
Check Substack Notes on a regular basis. I share these HRBC book posts plus lots of other wonderful things
Join the Healthy Readers Book Club page. You’ll get direct emails plus reminders for bi-monthly discussions. You’ll also be able to participate in book selection polls, etc.
Or check this section of Substack where the latest post will always be on top
As always, I’m curious to know what you think about what we’re reading…
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