Straight Chatting from the Library: Mike J. Masse

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Tell us about your current book in 10 words.

Exploring mindfulness for children regarding emotions and equanimity

What are you reading right now?

Right now I am reading Dark Places, Rich Dad/Poor Dad and One Buddha Is Not Enough

Do you have any bad book habits?

I am the worst for starting a book, and not finishing it, or jumping around.

E-Reader or print? and why?

I love love love reading on my E-reader, or phone. First of all I have it with me at all time, which is perfect for just getting in that last chapter as I wait for the kids to be let out at school. I have also got into graphic novels on the kindle app, and how they transition from scene to scene is unbelievable!

One book at a time or multiples?

I always have 2-4 books on the go, usually a thriller, or true crime, paired with some sort of self-help book, and I always have meditation boo on the go

When do you do most of your reading?

I usually read right before bed, which can be an issue for my sleep lol. So I have stopped reading thrillers before bed time.

Favorite genre?

It’s a tie…true crime and psychological thrillers. I LOOOOOOOVE anything true crime! I listen to a ridiculous amount of true crime podcasts, and I am always on the hunt for any book based on true crime. I also love the typical fast paced page turners that thrillers offer.

Do you loan your books?

Not anymore. I use to loan out books to clients and friends, with a return rate about 6% lol so that has stopped. Now I only “loan” a book out if I am ok with it not coming back.

Favorite book to recommend?

Why we sleep. This book completely changed how I look at sleep, and I found all the studies and data mind blowing.

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Children can develop the ability to respond to their emotions in a healthy way through the practice of mindfulness. Andy Gets Angry is a great introduction for children to learn a fun and simple breath technique to respond to their emotions. The beautifully hand-painted illustrations provide the perfect landscape to tell the story of Andy and his journey in learning the wonderful skill of mindfulness. Share the book with your loved ones, and help us all plant the seed to be present!

READ AN EXCERPT

Sometimes Andy gets angry when he loses. Sometimes he gets so angry in class when he doesn’t know the answer to a question.

Sometimes Andy gets angry when Bobby takes his toys … or when Sierra won’t stop singing!

Sometimes he gets angry when his parents raise their voices.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Mike Masse is a mindfulness consultant and public speaker who specializes in mindfulness-based stress reduction. For over a decade, he has been teaching adults, youth, and children mindfulness skills to help reduce their levels of stress and anxiety. A highly sought-after trainer, Mike facilitates workshops with educators, first responders, health care providers, and others who work in high-stress environments. Mike lives in Stratford, Ontario with his two sons and his wife.

WEBSITE: https://mindfulmike.ca
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/mindfulmike.ca
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/mindfulmasse

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