Author · Mindfulness & positive neuroplasticity teacher · Minister
Writing about slowing down, paying attention, and living with more presence in a world that keeps speeding up.
Books
An Introduction to Mindfulness
A gentle, practical guide to trading a hurried, hare-like pace for a grounded, turtle-like presence, through personal stories, timeless fables and simple daily practices.
Hardcover · Paperback · eBook · Audiobook
Coming soon
Green tells us to go. Red tells us to stop. Yellow asks us to become aware that something is changing. David’s second book explores the space between what was and whatever comes next.
About David
David S. Franklin is an author, entrepreneur and ordained minister. He is a Certified Positive Neuroplasticity Teacher under Rick Hanson, Ph.D., a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator with Mindful Leader, and a Level 4 Tibetan Reiki Master. After years of moving at the hare’s pace in business and life, he found that the most meaningful changes came from slowing down, paying attention, and learning to be fully present.
His first book, How to Catch a Turtle, brings together the teachings that shaped his own practice, including what he learned studying with Rick Hanson, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng, and shares them in a warm, down-to-earth way. He is now writing his second book, Yellow Lights.
A portion of David’s book proceeds supports the nonprofits Miles 4 Matthew and Transformation Life Center Nashville.
Training & credentials
David has trained directly with many of the teachers whose work shaped How to Catch a Turtle.
Trained under Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Mindful Leader
Completed advanced training to intensify presence and live your highest purpose, with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng
With Tara Brach, Ph.D. and Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., in association with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley
Energy-based practice for relaxation and well-being
Get in touch
David is available for book clubs, mindfulness workshops, podcasts and speaking engagements. He would love to hear from you.
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