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Books and Writings
“A thought-provoking and enchanting book.”
- Steve Jefferies, Central Washington University
All of Neil McKinlay’s writing draws our attention to the human journey. Whether chronicling the experiences of teenage athletes or illuminating the meditative path, his work shows us what it means to be more fully alive. He affirms the dignity we share as human beings and demonstrates the richness of ordinary life.
Finding Our Lives: Talks on the Practice of Meditation (ebook or coil-bound; 50 pages) is a hand-picked selection of talks on meditation. “These offer a map,” Neil observes. “A map of where we are going as meditators, of what we’re doing and what we might find. Like any map, this can help us make the journey we’ve set out on.” Written in everyday language and offering questions for further reflection, Finding Our Lives is a wonderful resource for both beginning and experienced practitioners.
In Learning to Swim: Reflections on Living (perfect bound; 181 pages), Neil looks back on his years as an award-winning swim coach. Telling stories that affirm the potential in everyone, he offers lessons that illuminate the lives of athletes and non-athletes alike. In doing this, Learning to Swim presents more than a unique approach to sport. Seeing competitive swimming through the eyes of a coach who holds an impressively broad view of athletics, we are shown nothing less than a different way of engaging life. |
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