These are some of the most popular posts on The Mindful Writer Substack, where Amanda shares her personal journey and ideas on how to live and write more mindfully.
Why writing and mindfulness go so well together
Changing our narratives to change the world
Trying to make a difference however we can
Embracing the mysteries of time and existence
How Peter Russell's teachings changed my path
The key to crafting meaningful stories
Amanda writes a newsletter on Substack where she shares personal stories of her ongoing mindfulness and creative writing journey, along with ideas to help us live and write more mindfully.
A few of the books that have influenced Amanda's writing, teaching and life
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg
Tao Te Ching: Power for the Peaceful by Marc S. Mullinax
Inside Story: The Power of the Transformational Arc by Dara Marks
A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hahn
Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
How You Live is How You Die by Pema Chödrön
Xiu-Yang: Self Cultivation for a Happier, Healthier and Balance Life by Mimi Kuo-Deemer