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A Year of Living Simply: The joys of a life less complicated (Kate Humble)
by Kate Humble'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE'Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE'Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE'As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She has made me reassess and reset.' - DAN SNOW'Kate Humble's new book is a lesson in moving on from a tragedy and finding our place in the world' - WOMAN & HOME'A Year of Living Simply is timely, given that the pandemic has forced most of us, in some way to simplify our lives, whether we planned to or not. Kate wrote it before any of us were aware of the upcoming crisis, but it captures the current moment perfectly... It's not necessarily a "how to" book, more of a "why not try?" approach.' - FRANCESCA BABB, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU'What I particularly love is her philosophy for happiness, which is the subject of her new book, A Year of Living Simply. The clue is in the title. Remember the basics. Instead of barging through the day on autopilot, really stop to think about the tiniest little things that added a moment of joy. No, of course stopping and smelling the flowers won't cure all our ills and woes. But taking the time to savour the things that bring pleasure, really being in that moment and appreciating it, can remind you that most days have moments that buoy your mood.' - JO ELVIN, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOUIf there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff - The Latest, The Newest, The Best Yet - is all too often peddled as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young? Why is it, when we have so much, that many of us still feel we are missing something and the rush of pleasure when we buy something new turns so quickly into a feeling of emptiness, or purposelessness, or guilt?So what is the route to real, deep, long lasting happiness? Could it be that our lives have just become overly crowded, that we've lost sight of the things - the simple things - that give a sense of achievement, a feeling of joy or excitement? That make us happy. Do we need to take a step back, reprioritise? Do we need to make our lives more simple? Kate Humble's fresh and frank exploration of a stripped-back approach to life is uplifting, engaging and inspiring - and will help us all find balance and happiness every day.
A Year of Living Your Yoga
by Judith Hanson LasaterJudith Hanson Lasater has been teaching an annual yoga retreat at Feathered Pipe Ranch, in Helena, Montana, for 28 years. When she learned that one of her students was collecting Lasater's thoughts - which she called "Judith's aphorisms" - Lasater decided to collect them in this book. Featuring one thought for each day of the year, along with a suggested practice, these brief, powerful insights reflect the author's knowledge of classic yoga philosophy and years of experience. Humorous, inspiring, and surprisingly down-to-earth, they guide seekers both on and off the yoga mat. These aphorisms address love, asana, fear, trust, expectations, pranayama, suffering, laughter, presence, the Yoga Sutra, and much more. They emphasize the experience of being present to one's self and to life's ups and downs - day by day, breath by breath, moment by moment. A Year of Living Your Yoga is a gentle invitation to readers to know themselves on a deeper level.
A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself: & Other Essays
by Brigid LowryA beautifully presented and uplifting book of contemplative, wry, sometimes funny essays about living thoughtfully and with care amidst life's challenges. If you're struggling to maintain grace and good humour amidst daily potholes and pitfalls, Brigid Lowry may be just the warm, wise and witty companion you need. Informed by contemporary psychology and Zen Buddhism, Brigid's essays offer reflections on everything from friendship to grief, and from gratitude to self-care. Give this book to a friend or gift it to yourself, A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself is all the encouragement you'll need to nurture you and those around you.
A Year of Meditation: Daily Moments of Peace, Joy, and Calm (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Nora DayPause, reflect, and grow with a simple meditation for every day of the yearIf you've been looking to start meditating, consider this your sign. This collection of 365 short, daily meditations will help you feel calmer, more centered, and in control.Some you'll do while walking, sitting, or even watching the sunset. And some days you'll just receive a simple mantra, affirmation, or insightful quote to keep in mind. The variety will keep you engaged and make it easy to tap into those moments of mindfulness and relaxation.Inside this meditation journal you'll find:The power of peace—Daily practice can help you relieve stress, feel happier, and even sleep more soundly.A flexible structure—Start meditating on January 1, or any day you like, and keep going until you've completed each one.Quick exercises—Most of the exercises only take 3 to 15 minutes, so you can always make time for them.Learn to create a gentle, consistent practice that's joyful and easy to sustain.
A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners: Daily Mantras, Meditations, and Prompts (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Lee Papa365 days, 365 ways to master mindfulness—a guide for beginnersStart your journey to living better, being present, and acting with intention today. A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners is the perfect choice for people looking to internalize the practice and develop beneficial, lifelong habits.Featuring daily doses of affirmations, exercises, meditations, and inspiring quotes, A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners helps you live in the moment and be more aware of yourself.A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners includes:Beginner-friendly—Embrace mindfulness for beginners with simple, beginner-friendly exercises that help you take things one day at a time.A year of practice—Find out how to be more mindful with 365 entries that let you progress at your own pace.Memorable quotes—Be inspired as you discover how the ideas behind mindfulness have resonated with great thinkers, writers, and more—including Dalai Lama XIV, Oscar Wilde, Maya Angelou, and Dr. Bruce Lipton.Day by day, learn how you can live your life more mindfully with A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners.
A Year of Minimalism: Daily Practices to Embrace Mindful Living (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Tia PattersonEmbrace minimalism in your life, one day at a time Discover how easy it can be to get rid of the physical and mental clutter in your life so you can start living better the minimalist way. Featuring a new entry for every day of the year, this book helps you build a practice of mindful minimalism that will lead you toward a simpler and more satisfying life. Go beyond other minimalism books and discover: 365 days of inspiration—Create a daily habit with a variety of minimalism-focused exercises, meditations, reflections, and more. Bite-sized entries—Short prompts help you get into the minimalist mindset without needing to spend hours cleaning out closets. A path to freedom—Learn how letting go of things can help you make room for more meaning and value in your life. Embark on a life of sustainable minimalism with this habit-building minimalism book.
A Year of Miracles
by Marianne WilliamsonMarianne Williamson, author of the bestselling classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, has taught millions around the world an incredible secret: you can transform your life and the world by simply changing how you think. Our thoughts hold our destiny. In A Year of Miracles, she provides 365 reflections and devotions that offer guidance and spiritual support for following the path of love. These readings help you to remember, each day, that you are not alone, that the universe is alive and ready to shower you with help and miracles when you strive to put your best self forward. Reading these daily morsels of wisdom will help you stay focused, hopeful, and centered--and open your eyes to all the ways God wants to help and bless you. Expect a miracle every day!ed every day, producing miracles in your life.Combining wisdom drawn from her bestselling books as well as fresh insight, A Year of Miracles helps enhance your spiritual journey and opens your eyes to see God acting through the universe to provide all that you need.
A Year of Mystical Thinking: Make Life Feel Magical Again
by Emma HowarthA witty and life-affirming account of a spiritual seeker&’s year-long quest for enlightenment.'What if you could find inner peace right where you are? No one-way ticket to paradise required...'After a terrible year, feeling burned out and broken, Emma Howarth decided to go on a year-long mystical adventure - from the comfort of her own home.The result was a year that changed everything. A year that turned frantic chaos into life in the slow lane. A year of magic and moonlight and pink sky sunrises. A year fragranced with incense and burning herbs (that sometimes smelled suspiciously illegal).A Year of Mystical Thinking is Emma's witty and life-affirming account of the year that transformed her world. Each month she introduces a new spiritual practice, with practical, actionable tips - from how to create the perfect vision board to living by the phases of the moon. Join Emma on her journey as she connects with spirit guides in February, obsesses over astrology in August and learns about reiki in November.
A Year of Playing Catch: What a Simple Daily Experiment Taught Me about Life
by Ethan D. BryanJourney with prolific author and avid baseball fan Ethan Bryan on an exciting quest to play catch every day for a year, and discover the lessons he learned about the sacredness of play, finding connections, and being fully present to the human experience. Ethan Bryan played and wrote about baseball for years. Then his daughters challenged him to set out on a yearlong experiment: to play catch with someone every day. This experience led him across 10 states and 12,000 miles on a quest both quixotic and inspiring.Taking you from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the home of the Daytona Tortugas in Florida, Bryan played ball and swapped stories with public school teachers, veterans, journalists, nurses, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, athletes from every level--amateur to pro--and members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Plus, he visited famous destinations such as the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Miracle League fields, and the original "Field of Dreams" in Iowa.But throughout the book, Bryan reveals it's about much more than who he played catch with: it's what he learned from their vastly different stories. Lessons include:How play can reignite a fire within you and transform your lifeHow to find joy in the simple thingsHow one life can impact a whole community. . . and more.For baseball fans and everyone who loves a good story, A Year of Playing Catch is an inspiring journey about finding joy in the simple things, and the power of play to transform our lives.
A Year of Prayer
by Various"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6). God knows your needs, wants, worries, and frustrations, and he wants you to come to him in prayer at all times. Don't know what to pray about or how to pray? Be inspired and encouraged to talk with your heavenly Father anytime with A Year of Prayer. This handy book will aid you in your prayer life every day with over 700 morning and evening prayers—two for every day of the year. It also includes space at the end of each week's worth of prayers for you to write down your thoughts and prayers. This book makes a great and valuable tool for your prayer life!
A Year of Prayer: Daily Moments of Contemplation, Devotion, & Grace (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Stefanie Rouse Caleb RouseStrengthen your faith, one day at a time Learning to talk to God on a daily basis is the perfect way to help you grow your devotion and discover how He is always there to guide you through both the good and difficult times. Featuring a new entry each day, A Year of Prayer encourages you to build a prayer practice that will deepen your love for God, others, and yourself.This standout among prayer books features:365 days of faith—Get closer to God every day with a variety of daily practices, meditations, affirmations, and prayers.Brief entries—No matter how busy you get, you can make time for God with prompts that only take a few minutes to complete.Monthly themes—From love and joy to wisdom and thankfulness, each month centers around a different concept to help you focus your practice.Find strength in your faith with help from this daily prayer book.
A Year of Self Motivation for Women: Daily Inspiration, Courage, and Confidence (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Ashton AugustFind focus and encouragement with 365 days of motivation Empowering self-talk can boost your confidence and help you stay strong in the face of everyday challenges. This book is full of brief practices and reflections that inspire you to talk to yourself with kindness and develop a more positive mindset so you can truly thrive.This standout among motivational books for women will encourage you to:Try different ways to self-motivate—Navigate your journey toward personal empowerment with an engaging mix of creative activities, positive affirmations, and inspiring quotes.Explore uplifting themes—Instill clarity and confidence into your daily routine with topics like mindfulness, positive thinking, self-compassion, authenticity, and more.Find a flexible format—Get support to carry you through the many seasons of life with entries that follow a calendar year but don't have to be read in any particular order.Get inspired every day of the year with this top choice in self-motivation books for women.
A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Zoe ShawThis year, make yourself a priority with simple daily exercises for self-care. The new year is the perfect time for positive change! Discover a happier outlook on life and improve your confidence with this inspiring guided journal. A Year of Self-Care will lead you through a full year of short but thought-provoking exercises created to help you stay committed to being your happiest, most comfortable self. Get ready to spend the next 365 days focusing on positive thinking and self-love! <p><p> <p>•Bite-sized self-care tips—These 15-minute motivational exercises make it easy to get organized and stick to a routine no matter how busy you are. That's 91 hours of self-care over the course of this year! <p>•Supportive strategies—Research-backed exercises include writing down what makes you feel gratitude, nourishing your heart and soul by creating a playlist of music that touches you, and more. <p>•Daily practice—After practicing self-care every day for a year, you'll be empowered with the knowledge and tools to continue the journey on your own. <p>•Spread the (self) love—Give this book as a gift and set everyone in your life on the path to greater self-love! <p><p>Jump-start your New Year's resolutions with this guided journal!
A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Zoe ShawSpend a year prioritizing self-care with these simple daily exercisesDiscover a happier outlook on life and improve your confidence with this book of inspiring small practices. A Year of Self-Care leads you through 365 short but thought-provoking exercises to help you be your happiest, most authentic self. Get ready to fill your mind with positive thinking and self-love!Bite-sized self-care tips—These 15-minute motivational exercises make it easy to stick to a routine no matter how busy you are. That's 91 hours of self-care over the course of a year!Supportive strategies—Research-backed exercises include writing down what gives you gratitude, nourishing your heart and soul by creating a playlist of music that touches you, and more.Daily practice—After practicing self-care every day for a year, you'll be empowered with the knowledge and tools to continue the journey on your own.Spread the (self) love—Give this book as a self care gift and set everyone in your life on the path to greater self-love!Jump-start your self-care practice and feel stronger, happier, and healthier with A Year of Self-Care.
A Year of Self-Discovery: Daily Prompts to Inspire Reflection and Help You Embrace Your True Self
by Tanya J. Peterson MS, NCCDiscover and celebrate yourself through 365 days of reflection Self-discovery is a gradual process of figuring out who you truly are and what you want. With the right tools and consistent practice, you can learn a lot about yourself and use that insight to shape your life. This book is here to guide you as you explore who you are at your core, with thought-provoking exercises and reflections to help you build a deeper and more authentic relationship with yourself. What sets this book apart: Holistic self-discovery—Unlock the best version of yourself with exercises that tap into the artistic, practical, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life. 12 months of exploration—Find inspiration for your journey with focused guidance for every month of the year, highlighting key elements of self-discovery like your identity and your purpose. Quick and meaningful exercises—Take a little time for yourself every day with uplifting quotes, positive affirmations, mindfulness meditations, and writing prompts that only take a few minutes to complete. Gain a deeper understanding of who you are with A Year of Self-Discovery.
A Year of Self-Love: Daily Wisdom and Inspiration for Loving Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Troy L. LoveAll you need is self love—daily inspiration for loving yourself year-round.Revolutionize your relationship with yourself. A Year of Self Love has 365 days of wisdom and inspiration to help guide you in your quest for self love. Achieve better self-esteem, more positive thinking, and greater appreciation of yourself with these easy, practical methods.Complete with daily mantras, affirmations, quotes, writing prompts, and other simple activities, A Year of Self Love helps you boost your self-image as you reflect on your life and work through your insecurities.This book includes:A path to self love—Discover myriad methods for loving yourself every day of the year—from mindfulness-based meditations, to writing exercises and beyond.Bite-sized bits of love—From taking yourself on a "date" to celebrating life's small victories, establishing a self love routine can be fun.Banish bad thoughts—Avoid self-doubt, low self-esteem, and negative thought patterns with the highly effective activities in this book.Meet the love of your life—in the mirror—with the daily motivation you need for your self love journey.
A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living
by Alan FadlingWith the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present.A Year of Slowing DownThis book is an invitation to slow down and be present to the movement of God in your everyday life. Will you accept God's call to welcome a year of slowing down?
A Year of Spiritual Awakening: Daily Inspiration and Meditations for Personal Growth (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Bela DivineNurture your spirit through 365 days of reflection and inspiration You are a spiritual being having a human experience—and understanding your spirit allows you to navigate this experience with greater awareness and intention. This book offers daily prompts and practices that help you explore your inner life, gain fresh perspective, and awaken your soul to the joy that surrounds you.This top choice in spiritual awakening books goes beyond other spiritual books to include:12 months of awakening—Find inspiration for your journey with focused guidance for each month of the year, highlighting key elements of spiritual awakening like identifying your values and stepping out of your comfort zone.Quick and meaningful exercises—Take a little time for yourself every day with uplifting quotes, positive affirmations, mindfulness meditations, and writing prompts that only take 10 to 15 minutes.An inclusive approach—Discover guidance designed to uplift and awaken all spirits, regardless of religious beliefs, personal background, or identity.Expand your consciousness and unlock the best version of yourself with this standout among spirituality books.
A Year of Taoism: Daily Wisdom and Meditations for a Life of Balance (A Year of Daily Reflections)
by Elizabeth ReningerInfuse the Tao 's teachings into your life through 365 days of reflection Taoism is an ancient spiritual tradition that celebrates the natural world and invites you to live in greater harmony with the flow of the universe. Tap into the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching with this book of daily meditation s and practices that cultivate peace, joy, and freedom. 12 months of Taoism —Sharpen your understanding of the Tao's teachings with focused guidance for every month of the year, each highlighting different elements of Taoism like humility and compassion. Brief and meaningful exercises —These inspiring affirmations, insights, and activities only take 10 to 15 minutes, making it easy to incorporate the Tao into your everyday life. An approachable entry point —Even if this is your first foray into Taoism, you'll find practical explanations and simple reflections that encourage you to keep learning. Unlock greater well-being as you embrace the essence of the Tao with A Year of Taoism.
A Year of Weeks: 52 Awesome Weeks of Trying New Things
by Erica RootFull of charming illustrations and inspiring prompts, A Year of Weeks is an interactive, imagination-sparking road map for a year of trying new things—broken into fifty-two exciting, achievable activities. From drinking enough water to trying out hand lettering, readers will delight in the engaging challenges and perspective-expanding activities curated by artist Erica Root in A Year of Weeks. Drawing on a wide range of prompts—from the practical to the dreamy—each week offers opportunities to try new things. And with each day broken down to bite-sized morsels and accomplishable goals, like dusting small corners or learning how to draw animal mugs, this adorable book has a little something for everyone in search of inspiration—from those who love decluttering to those who love lists. Through engaging activities and imagination-sparking illustrations, A Year of Weeks offers endless opportunities for enriching your life—one week at a time.
A Year to Change Your Mind: Ideas from the Therapy Room to Help You Live Better
by Lucy Maddox'Twelve months' worth of smart self-help from someone you'd want on your team in a crisis ... genuinely useful, charming, comforting' - Guardian'Compelling, warm and authoritative' - Viv Groskop, bestselling author of Lift As You Climb'A compassionate book filled with useful tips to help us through life' - Claudia Hammond, bestselling author of The Key to KindnessHelp yourself to live a better life in 2023Psychology underpins everything we do, determining the decisions we make, the relationships we build, the roles we play and the places we live, and our behaviour is further influenced by the changing seasons, encouraging many of us to fall into unhelpful patterns again and again each year. In A YEAR TO CHANGE YOUR MIND, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Lucy Maddox explains how psychological processes thread through our lives, pinpointing those issues most frequently encountered in each month, and shows us how by reflecting upon past experiences, both joyful and painful, and considering evidence-based ideas from the realm of psychology, we can learn to live a more thoughtful, positive life that better prepares us for the future. From the tendency to lack motivation in January and to experience red-hot anger in the heat of August, to the weight of expectation associated with that back-to-school feeling in September and the pressure to enjoy the December holiday season, we're shown recognisable features of behaviour over the course of the year. In sharing with us the most useful psychology ideas the author has learned in her 15 years as a clinical psychologist - ones she uses in her own life, and returns to time and time again with people who have come to see her for therapy - she provides plenty to think about that we too can put into practice to improve our own lives.'Compassionate and easy to read, this book can lead us to better ways of living. It is filled with unpretentious wisdom' - Henry Mance'A fantastic book crammed full of practical - and evidence-based - tips to shift your thinking' - Sonia Sodha'Warm, assuring' - Independent
A Year to Enlightenment: 365 Steps to Enriching and Living Your Life
by E. Raymond RockExperience a profound shift in consciousness, one meditative step at a time. A Year to Enlightenment is a first-of-its-kind, holistic approach to a complete meditation experience. It is divided into 365 &“days&”—each composed of an Insight, a Reflection, and a Meditation—which will help awaken your intuition, insight, and inner knowledge to reach that state sought after by mystics and seekers throughout the ages: enlightenment. Moving gradually from simple relaxation into the deepest, most profound areas of meditation and spirituality, A Year to Enlightenment encourages you to read only one page at a time, practicing a single technique until a personal insight arises. Only then do you turn the page and go on to the next, as your own insights become your personal teacher. Though former monk E. Raymond Rock uses Buddhist meditation principles, A Year to Enlightenment is nondenominational. People of all religions and at any level of spiritual development can use it to: Awaken natural creativity and begin your new lifeBecome more loving, generous, and tolerantShow courage in trying situationsFind meaning and significance in your lifeChange aspects of your life and personality for the betterReduce stress and worryEliminate fear and uncertaintyFind acceptance and loveFeel better mentally and physicallyDeepen and improve your relationships with othersReach your maximum potential The most revolutionary aspect of this practical book is not how it awakens each practitioner&’s unique intuition, but how it uses that intuitive event as a signal to move forward. Those who follow the day-by-day program can find an endless stream of love to enrich their lives.
A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last
by Stephen LevineIn his new book, Stephen Levine, author of the perennial best-seller Who Dies?, teaches us how to live each moment, each hour, each day mindfully--as if it were all that was left. On his deathbed, Socrates exhorted his followers to practice dying as the highest form of wisdom. Levine decided to live this way himself for a whole year, and now he shares with us how such immediacy radically changes our view of the world and forces us to examine our priorities. Most of us go to extraordinary lengths to ignore, laugh off, or deny the fact that we are going to die, but preparing for death is one of the most rational and rewarding acts of a lifetime. It is an exercise that gives us the opportunity to deal with unfinished business and enter into a new and vibrant relationship with life. Levine provides us with a year-long program of intensely practical strategies and powerful guided meditations to help with this work, so that whenever the ultimate moment does arrive for each of us, we will not feel that it has come too soon.
A Year with Anthony De Mello: Waking Up Week by Week
by Anthony De MelloRelease your true inner self, shed society&’s expectations and programming, and regain your equilibrium with A Year with Anthony De Mello. This week-by-week workbook is filled with fifty-two passages and stories of De Mello&’s echoing wisdom, inspiring quotes from a variety of influential world-famous people, and thought-provoking journal prompts.We have all been programmed to seek happiness outside of ourselves—seized through great effort from an unpredictable world—and then to become upset and self-condemning when our effort fails to realize its promise of fulfillment, which it always fails to do. This is not to say that success isn&’t a reasonable pursuit, but it cannot give us happiness. Nothing of the world can. Why? Because we have it already. The happiness, peace, and love that defines fulfillment are already yours, encoded in your spiritual DNA. They are not earned or acquired. They live in you as you to be expressed through you. The only effort needed is really no effort at all; it's a matter of coming home to yourself. A Year with Anthony De Mello is a week-by-week workshop of fifty-two passages from De Mello, each followed by a favorite parable or koan Anthony admired to illuminate the passage, and two simple but engaging exercises to actualize the week&’s teaching. There are also blank pages for journaling about your insights during the week.`
A Year with John Paul II: Daily Meditations from His Writings and Prayers
by Jerome M. Vereb Pope John Paul II365 inspiring meditations taken from the Pope's writings and speeches. A collection of both educational and motivational pieces.