I have been practicing mindfulness -- somewhat -- for about a year now. I began last year during a particularly stressful time in my life when my mind was also running, running, running......

I have read "Wherever you go there you are," by Jon Kabat Zinn and found it a beautiful book. It teaches mindfulness.

However, I also discovered Pema Chodron, a buddhist nun. Her books are beautiful and easy to read. The first of her books that I read was "When things fall apart." All of her writing is on mindfulness type techniques and meditations but I don't know if she uses that exact word.

To me, it is simply, being present in the moment, something that is very difficult for me.

I find it extremely helpful. I also use guided imagery meditation that feels like it is based on mindfulness prniciples. I get my tapes from www.healthjourneys.com and use recordings by Belleruth Naparstek.

Give it a try--you might like it!

Peace