Publications by Joel Levey and Michelle Levey

The following Resource Guide offers a glimpse of some of the many resources that we have found to be helpful in understanding the essential role of balance in our lives. Note that most of these materials relate to more than a single dimension of balance, and although they are assigned to a single category for the purpose of this Guide, their benefits have far reaching applications that span different realms of living in balance. If you are on-line, the websites offered here are virtual treasuries of resources, insights, and opportunities for further inquiry and discovery.

Section One: An Inside Out Approach to Balanced Living

Chapter 1. It’s All About Balance, and Chapter 2. Glimpses of Wholeness

Baraka: A World Beyond Words. MPI World Video, 1995.
Bohm, David and Edwards, W. Changing Consciousness, Exploring the Hidden Source of the Social, Political, and Environmental Crisis Facing Our World. N.Y.: Harper Collins, 1991.
Capra, Fritjof. The Web of Life: A New Scientific Understanding of Living Systems. N.Y.: Anchor Doubleday, 1996.
Dossey, Larry. Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and Spiritual Search. N.Y: Bantam, 1989.
Elgin, Duane. Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness. N.Y.: William Morrow and Co., 1993.
Gore, Al. Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit. N.Y.: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1992.
Harman, Willis. Global Mind Change. N.Y.: Warner Books, 1988.
Kelly, Kevin. Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems, and the Economic World. N.Y.: Addison Wesley, 1994.
Kelly, Kevin. The Home Planet. N.Y.: Addison-Wesley, 1992.
Lovelock, James. Healing Gaia. N.Y.: Harmony Books, 1991.
Macy, Joanna. World as Lover, World as Self. Berkeley: Parallax, 1991.
Mander, Jerry. In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations. S.F.: Sierra Club Books, 1991.
Mitchell, Stephen (trans.). Tao Te Ching. N.Y.: Harper and Row, 1988.
Russell, Peter. The Global Brain Awakens. Palo Alto: Global Brain, Inc. 1995.
Weber, Renee. Dialogues with Scientists and Sages: The Search for Unity. N.Y.: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1986.
Wilber, Ken. A Brief History of Everything. Boston: Shambhala, 1996.

Chapter 3. Life as a Learning Expedition: A Model for Balance

Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. N.Y.: Harper and Row, 1990.
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention. Harper Collins, 1996.
Fletcher, Jerry. Patterns of High Performance. S.F.: Berret-Koehler, 1993.
Murphy, Michael and White, Rhea. In the Zone: Transcendent Experience in Sports. N.Y.: Penguin, 1995.

Chapter 4. Mindfulness: The Gateway to Balance

Boorstein, Sylvia. Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat. S.F.: Harper, 1996.
Goldstein, Joseph. The Experience of Insight. Boston: Shambhala., 1983.
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness in Everyday Life. N.Y.: Hyperion, 1994.
Langer, Ellen J. The Power of Mindful Learning. N.Y.: Addison-Wesley, 1997.
Nhat Hanh, Thich. The Miracle of Mindfulness. Boston: Beacon Press, 1987.
Tart, Charles. Living the Mindful Life: A Handbook for Living in the Present Moment. Boston: Shambhala, 1994.
Whitmyer, Claude. Mindfulness and Meaningful Work. Berkeley: Parallax, 1994.

Section Two: Mind, Body, Spirit Harmony: Fine Tuning Our Primary Instrument

Borysenko, Joan. A Woman’s Book of Life: The Biology, Psychology, and Spirituality of the Feminine Life Cycle. N.Y.: Riverhead, 1996.
Borysenko, Joan. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. N.Y.: Bantam,1987.
Domar, Alice. Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind/Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Health ._______: Henry Holt, 1996.
Institute of Noetic Sciences. The Heart of Healing. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1993. Institute of Noetic Sciences is committed to the development of human consciousness through scientific inquiry, spiritual understanding, and psychological well-being. A highly credible and respected source! 475 Gate Five Road, Suite 300, P.O. Box 909 Sausalito, CA. 94966-090. Phone: (800)383-1394. Website: www.noetic.org
Northrup, Christiane. Health Wisdom for Women Newsletter. Phillips Publishing, Inc. 7811 Montrose Road, PO Box 60110, Potomac, MD 20897-5924. Phone: (800)804-0935.
Leonard, George and Murphy, Michael. The Life We Are Given: A Long Term Program for Realizing the Potential of Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul. L.A.: Tarcher, 1995.
Robbins, John. Reclaiming Our Health: Exploding the Medical Myth and Embracing the True Source of Healing. H.J. Kramer, 1996.
New Dimensions Radio. Excellent source of audio tape interviews with leaders in mindbody-spirit research and health. Phone: 1-800-935-8273. Web site: www.new dimensions.org P.O. Box 569, Ukiah, CA 95482.
Sounds True Catalogue. Excellent source of audio recordings related to mindbody-spirit. Phone: (800)333-9185. Email: SoundsTrue@aol.com
Weil, Andrew. Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover and Enhance Your Body’s Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself. N.Y.: Knopf, 1995.
Weil, Andrew. Natural Health, Natural Medicine: A Comprehensive Manual for Wellness and Self Care. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1995.
Weil, Andrew. Eight Weeks to Optimal Health. N.Y.: Random House, 1997.

Chapter 5. Physical Balance: Lessons From and For the Body

Aerobics and Fitness Association. Excellent source of information and training resources. Phone: (800)your-body. Website: www.afaa.com
Albert, Katherine. Get a Good Night’s Sleep. Fireside, 1997.
Bruun, Ruth and Bertel. The Human Body: Your Body and How it Works. N.Y.: Random House, 1982.
Chopra, Deepak. Restful Sleep. N.Y.: Random House Audio, 1994.
Douilard, Jim. Body, Mind and Sport. N.Y.: Crown Trade, 1994.
Ivker, Robert and Zorensky, Edward. Thriving: The Complete Mind-Body Guide for Optimal Health and Fitness for Men. N.Y.: Crown Publishing, 1997.
Jumpin’ Productions. A health communications and research firm specializing in current information on total well-being. Phone (510) 946-1516. Email: flash@flashtrends.com
Levey, Joel. The Fine Art of Relaxation (programmable CD). Seattle: Earth View, 1988.
Murphy, Michael. The Future of the Body: Explorations into the Further Evolution of Human Nature. L.A.: Tarcher, 1992.
Nhat Hanh, Thich. The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation. Berkeley: Parallax Press, 1996.
Northrup, Christiane. Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom. N.Y.: Bantam, 1994.
O’Shea, Kate. Finding Your Balance: Caring of Mind, Body, and Soul in Times of Discomfort, Instability, and Surgery — Introducing Orthopedic Psychology. Sausalito: Institute of Orthopedic Psychology, 1997.
Robbins, John. May All Be Fed. (includes great recipes!) N.Y.: William Morrow and Co., 1992.
Robbins, John. Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness, and the Future of Life on Earth. Walpole, N.H.: Stillpoint, 1987. Video and information available from: Earthsave (800) DNA-DOIT. Web site: www.earthsave.org 706 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
The Mind, Body, and Soul Network. Excellent source of eclectic resources on nutrition, mindbody health, fitness, relationships, etc. Website: www.mindbodysoul.com
The National Wellness Institute. Excellent source of valuable information on health, fitness, wellness, health promotion, and national conferences. Phone: (715) 342-2969. Website: www.wellnessnwi.org

Chapter 6. Emotional Balance: A Peaceful Heart

Andrews, Frank. The Art and Practice of Loving. L.A.: Tarcher, 1991.
Borysenko, Joan. Meditations for Overcoming Depression. Carson: Hay House Audio, 1995.
Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. N.Y.: Bantam, 1995.
Salzberg, Sharon. Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness. Boston: Shambhala, 1995.
Steindl-Rast, Brother David. Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer: An Approach to Life in Fullness. N.Y.: Paulist Press, 1984.
Tavris, Carol. Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion. N.Y.: Touchstone, 1989.

Chapter 7. The Balanced Mindstate

Jahn, Robert and Dunne, Brenda. Margins of Reality: The Role of Consciousness in the Physical World. San Diego: HBJ, 1987. For more information on this exceptional research at Princeton University contact: Princeton Engineering Anomolies Research, Princeton University, School of Engineering and Applied Science. Phone: (609)258-5950. Email: pearlab@princeton.edu Website: www.edu/~rdnelson/pear.html
Levey, Joel. Mind Treasure: Intuitive Wisdom and the Dynamics of Mystery and Mastery at Work, in Frantz, Roger and Pattakos, Alex (eds.) Intuition at Work.. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1997.
Levey, Joel and Michelle. The Fine Art of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds. Boston: Wisdom, 1991.
Levey, Joel and Michelle. Quality of Mind: Tools for Personal Mastery and Enhanced Performance. Boston: Wisdom, 1991.
Levey, Joel and Michelle. The Focused Mindstate: Maximizing Your Potential Through the Power of Concentration. (7 tape album with workbook.) Chicago: Nightingale-Conant, 1993.
Levey, Joel and Michelle. Awareness Training Exercises for Mindful Attention. Chicago: Nightingale-Conant, 1993.
Mitchell, Stephen. The Enlightened Mind: An Anthology of Sacred Prose. N.Y.: Harper Perennial, 1991.
Moyers, Bill. Healing and the Mind. N.Y.: Doubleday, 1993.
Orloff, Judith. Second Sight. N.Y.: Warner, 1996.
Tart, Charles. Open Mind, Discriminating Mind. S.F.: Harper and Row, 1989.
Vivekananda, S. Raga Yoga. N.Y.: Ramakrishna Vivekananda Center, 1993.

Chapter 8. Catching the Waves: Balancing the Harmonics of Subtle Energy

Becker, Robert O. Cross Currents: The Perils of Electropollution, The Promise of Electromedicine. L.A.: Tarcher, 1990.
Becker, Robert O. and Selden, Gary. The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life. N.Y.: Morrow, 1985.
Brennan, Barbara. Light Emerging. N.Y. : Bantam, 1993.
Donden, Yeshi. Health Through Balance. Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1986.
Grey, Alex. Sacred Mirrors: The Visionary Art of Alex Grey. Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions, 1990. See website: www.mindsphere.com/alex.html
International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM), 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO. 80404. Phone: (303)278-2228. Excellent website: http://vitalenergy.com/ISSSEEM
Krieger, Delores. Therapeutic Touch Inner Workbook. Sante Fe: Bear and Company, 1996.
Myss, Carolyn. Energy Anatomy. Boulder: Sounds True Audio. 1996.
Myss, Carolyn. Anatomy of Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing. N.Y.: Random House, 1996.
Redfield, James. The Celestine Prophesy. N.Y.: TimeWarner, 1993.
Stevens, John. Aikido: The Way of Harmony. Boston: Shambhala., 1990.
Ueshiba, Morihei (trans. Stevens, John.) The Art of Peace. Boston: Shambhala., 1992.
Walsch, Peter. Bioenergy: A Healing Art. (Video on the work of Polish healer Mietek Wirkus.) New World Alliance, 1992. Available from IONS (800)383-1394.

Chapter 9. Balanced in Spirit

Borysenko, Joan. Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual Optimism. N.Y.: Warner Books, 1993.
De Mello, Father Anthony. Praying Body and Soul: Principles, Practices, Stories. N.Y.: Crossroads, 1997.
Dossey, Larry. Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine. N.Y.: Harper Collins, 1993.
Dossey, Larry. Prayer is Good Medicine. N.Y.: Harper Collins, 1996.
Fox, Matthew. A Spirituality Named Compassion. S.F.: Harper and Row, 1990.
Glassman, Bernard and Fields, Rick. Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master’s Lessons in Living a Life That Matters. N.Y.: Random House, 1997.
Jackson, Phil and Delehanty, Hugh. Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior. N.Y.: Hyperion, 1995.
Kelly, Jack and Marcia. Sanctuaries: The West Coast and Southwest Guide to Lodgings in Monastaries, Abbeys, and Retreats of the United States. Bell Tower, 1996.
Kornfield, Jack. A Path With Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life. N.Y.: Bantam, 1993.
Kornfield, Jack and Feldman, Christina. Soul Food: Stories to Nourish the Spirit and the Heart. S.F.: Harper, 1996.
Labowitz, Rabbi Shoni. Miraculous Living. N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1996.
Levine, Stephen. A Gradual Awakening. N.Y.: Anchor Doubleday, 1978.
Mitchell, Stephen (ed.). The Enlightened Heart: An Anthology of Sacred Poetry. N.Y. Harper Collins, 1989.
Moore, Thomas. Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life. N.Y.: Harper Collins, 1992.
Moore, Thomas. The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life. N.Y.: Harper Collins, 1996.
Mueller, Wayne. How Then Shall We Live? Four Simple Questions That Reveal the Beauty and Meaning of Our Lives. N.Y.: Bantam, 1996.
Rinpoche, Sogyal. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. S.F.: Harper, 1992.
Snow, Kimberley, Keys to the Open Gate: A Woman’s Spirituality Sourcebook. Berkeley: Conari Press, 1994.
Steindl-Rast, Brother David with Lebell, Sharon. The Music of Silence: Entering the Sacred Space of Monastic Experience. S.F.: Harper, 1994.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. Autobiography of A Yogi. L.A.: SRF, 1993.

Section Three: Expanding the Circle of Balance: Home, Play, Work, and World

Chapter 10. All My Relations

Canfield, Jack and Hansen, Mark. The various Chicken Soup for the Soul books published by Health Communications.
The Center for Nonviolent Communication (Tapes, books, workshops) P.O. Box 2662, Sherman, TX 75091-2662. Phone: (903)893-3886. Email: 104360.1521@compuserve.com Web site: www.cnvc.org
Crum, Thomas. The Magic of Conflict: Turning a Life of Work into a Work of Art. N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1987.
Dass, Ram and Gorman, Paul. How Can I Help? Stories and Reflections on Service. N.Y.: Alfred Knopf, 1990.
Donaldson, O. Fred. Playing by Heart: The Vision and Practice of Belonging. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc., 1993. For information on Fred’s pioneering work call (909)652-5625.
Edelman, Joel and Crain, Mary Beth. The Tao of Negotiation: How You Can Prevent, Resolve, and Transcend Conflict in Work and Everyday Life. N.Y.: Harper, 1993.
Editors of Conari Press. The various Random Acts of Kindness books. Berkeley: Conari, 1995.
Faber, Adele and Mazlish, Elaine. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. N.Y.: Avon, 1980.
Henderson, Hazel. Building a Win-Win World: Life Beyond Global Economic Warfare. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1996.
Kabat-Zinn, Jon and Myla. Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting. N.Y.: Hyperion, 1997.
Levine, Stephen and Ondrea. Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of Awakening. N.Y.: Doubleday, 1995.
Nhat Hanh, Thich. For A Future to Be Possible. Berkeley: Parallax, 1993.
Peck, M. Scott. A World Waiting to be Born: Discovering Civility. N.Y.: Bantam Books, 1993.
Remen, Rachel Naomi. Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal. Riverhead Books, 1996.

Chapter 11. Life-Work Balance

Barrentine, Pat (ed.). When the Canary Stops Singing: Women’s Perspectives in Transforming Business. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1993.
Block, Peter. Stewardship. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1993.
Business Ethics magazine. Phone: (617)962-4700.
Canfield, Jack, et al. Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work. Deerfield Beach, Fl.: Health Communications, Inc., 1996.
Center for A New American Dream. For people asking “how much is enough?” Jacqueline Hamilton, c/o NRDC, Suite 300, 11350 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Email: jacqueline.hamilton@together.org
Context Institute. Access to information and networks devoted to cultural change toward a humane and sustainable world. P.O. Box 946, Langely, WA 98260. Phone: (360)221-6044. Email: ci@context.org Website: www.context.org
DeFoore, Bill and Renesch, John (eds.) Rediscovering the Soul of Business: A Renaissance of Values. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1995.
Elgin, Duane. Voluntary Simplicty: Toward a Way of Life That is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich. N.Y.: William Morrow, 1993.
Fox, Matthew. The Reinvention of Work: A New Vision of Livelihood for Our Time. S.F.: Harper Collins, 1994.
Garfield, Charles. Second to None: How the Smartest Companies Put People First. Homewood, Ill.: Business One Irwin, 1992.
Jaworski, Joseph. Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1996.
Land, G. and Jarman, B. Breakpoint and Beyond: Mastering the Future Today. N.Y.: Harper Business, 1992.
Levey, Joel. "Consciousness, Caring, and Commerce: Sustainable Values for the Global Marketplace," in The New Bottom Line: Bringing Heart and Soul to Business. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1995.
Levey, Joel. “The Human Heart and Soul at Work,” in DeFoore, Bill and Renesch, John (eds.) Rediscovering the Soul of Business: A Renaissance of Values. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1995.
Levey, Joel and Michelle. “Wisdom at Work: An Inquiry into the Dimensions of Higher Order Learning,” in Chawla, Sarita and Renesch, John (eds.) Learning Organizations: Developing Cultures for Tomorrow’s Workplace. Portland OR: Productivity Press, 1995.
New Road Map Foundation. Books, tapes on simple living including: Dominguez, Joe and Robin, Vicki.Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence. P.O. Box 15981, Seattle, WA 98115. Phone: (206) 527-0437. E-mail: newroadmap@igc.apc.org
New Ways to Work. Promotes workplace flexibility through publications, research, and training. 149 9th St., San Francisco, CA 94103.
Osterberg, Rolf. Corporate Renaissance: Business as an Adventure in Human Development. Mill Valley: Natara, 1993.
Rechtshaffen, Stephan. Timeshifting: Creating More Time to Enoy Your Life. N.Y.: Doubleday, 1996.
Renesch, John and DeFoore, Bill (eds.) The New Bottom Line: Bringing Heart and Soul to Business. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1995.
Senge, Peter, et al. The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization. N.Y.: Doubleday Currency, 1994.
Simple Living quarterly journal. 1802 N. 54th St. Seattle, WA 98103. Website: www.slnet.com.
Srivasta, Suresh, Cooperrider, David, et al. Appreciative Management and Leadership: The Power of Positive Thought and Action in Organizations. S.F.: Jossey-Bass, 1990.
The New Leaders: A Business Newsletter for Transformative Leadership. S.F.: Phone: (800) 928-LEAD.
Wheatley, Margaret. Leadership and the New Science: Learning About Organization from an Orderly Universe. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1993.
Wheately, Margaret and Kellner-Rogers, Myron. A Simpler Way. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1996.
Whyte, David. The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America. N.Y.: Doubleday Currency, 1994.
Yearning for Balance: View of Americans on Consumption, Materialism, and the Environment. Merck Family Fund, 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 500, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Phone: (301)270-3970. E-mail: merck@ige.apc.org
Weisbord, Marvin, et al. Discovering Common Ground. S.F.: Berrett-Koehler, 1992.
World Business Academy, P.O. Box 191210, San Francisco, CA 94119-1210. Phone: (415)393-8251. Website: www.wba.com E-mail: WBA@well.com

Chapter 12. Finding Yourself in the World

Arrien, Angeles. The Four Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary. S.F.: Harper Collins, 1993.
Cornell, Joseph. Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature. Nevada City: Dawn Publications, 1987.
Gozdz, Kazimierz (ed.). Community Building: Renewing Spirit and Learning in Business. S.F.: New Leaders Press, 1995.
Institue of Noetic Sciences. Community Groups Handbook. Sausalito: IONS, 1995
Peck, M. Scott. The Different Drum, Community Making and Peace: A Spiritual Journey Toward Self-Acceptance, True Belonging, and New Hope for the World. N.Y.: Simon & Schuster, 1987.
Seed, John, Macy, Joanna, Fleming, Pat, and Naess, Arne. Thinking Like a Mountain: Towards a Council of All Beings. Santa Cruz: New Society Publishers, 1988.
Shaffer, Carolyn & Anundsen, Kristin. Creating Community Anywhere: Finding Support & Connection in a Fragmented World. LA: Tarcher, 1993.
Witmyer, Claude (ed.). In the Company of Others: Making Community in the Modern World. L.A.: Tarcher, 1993.
Zohar, Dana and Marshall, I. The Quantum Society. N.Y.: Morrow, 1994.

Section Four: Reclaiming Our Balance, Embracing the Whole

Chapter 13. Seven Principles for Living in Balance

Pelletier, Kenneth. Sound Mind, Sound Body: A New Model for Lifelong Health. N.Y. : Simon and Schuster, 1994.

Chapter 14. Earthwalk: Essential Reminders for a Balanced Life

Beck, Peggy V., Walters, Anna Lee, and Francisco, Nia. The Sacred: Ways of Knowledge, Sources of Life. Flagstaff: Northland Publishing Co., and Navajo Community College Press, 1990.
Lawlor, Robert. Voices of the First Day: Awakening in the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Rochester, Vt.: Inner Traditions International, 1991.
Paladin, David Chethlahe. Painting the Dream. Rochester, Vt.: Park Street Press, 1992.