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Books about Mindfulness
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things From Taking Over Your Life
by Richard Carlson
A guide to help readers stop worrying about small things and focus on what really matters in life.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and it's all small stuff is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author ... (Goodreads)
Inner Tennis Revised
by W. Timothy Gallwey
Strategies for improving performance, unlocking the power of the mind.
Master, your, game from the inside out! With more than 800,000 copies sold since it was first published thirty years ago, this phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of ... (Barnes & Noble)
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
by Eckhart Tolle
A spiritual guide to finding peace and purpose in life, by transcending the ego.
The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2,000,000 copy bestselling inspirational book, "The Power of Now" With his bestselling spiritual guide "The Power of Now," Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of ... (Goodreads)
Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be
by Marshall Goldsmith
A guide to understanding and changing our behavior, with practical advice and real-life examples.
Bestselling author and one of the world’s foremost executive coaches, Marshall Goldsmith examines the emotional and psychological triggers that cause us to react and behave in certain preset, often ... (Goodreads)
Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
by David Lynch
Exploration of the creative process through meditation and mindfulness.
Where do ideas come from? In Catching the Big Fish , internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch provides a rare window into his methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense ... (Goodreads)
You Can Heal Your Life
by Louise L. Hay
A journey to emotional and physical healing through the power of self-love and positive affirmations.
Louise’s key message in this powerful work is: “If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed.” Louise explains how limiting beliefs and ideas are often the cause of illness, ... (Goodreads)
How to Be Alone
by Jonathan Franzen
A collection of essays exploring the complexities of solitude, self-reliance, and personal growth.
From the National Book Award-winning author of, The Corrections, a collection of essays that reveal him to be one of our sharpest, toughest, and most entertaining social critics While the essays in ... (Goodreads)
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
by Michael Pollan
A guide to mindful eating, exploring the connection between health, environment and culture.
A DEFINITIVE COMPENDIUM OF FOOD WISDOM Eating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Happiness
by Dalai Lama XIV
A spiritual guide to finding lasting joy and contentment.
An updated edition of a beloved classic—the original book on happiness, with new material from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler,Nearly every time you see him, he's laughing, or at ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
Examining the physical, psychological and emotional effects of trauma, and how to heal.
A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing. Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful ... (Goodreads)
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
by Shunryu Suzuki
A guide to Zen meditation and philosophy, exploring the power of mindfulness and introspection.
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a ... (Goodreads)
The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali
by Satchidananda
Path to enlightenment, outlining eight limbs of yoga and various meditation practices.
This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. This new edition of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
by Michael A. Singer
A spiritual exploration of the soul and its connection to the world.
What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound ... (Goodreads)
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie
Advice on overcoming worry & anxiety and living a happier, more fulfilled life.
The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life. The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
by Eckhart Tolle
A journey of self-transformation, learning to live in the present moment and liberate oneself.
Eckhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, ... (Goodreads)
Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle
Exploring the teachings of Eckhart Tolle on living in the present moment, and how to apply them in daily life.
New York Times, bestselling author Eckhart Tolle — A key to happiness is living in the now, Practice, The Power of Now,:, If you, like many others, have benefited from the transformative experience ... (Barnes & Noble)
Be Here Now
by Ram Dass
A spiritual journey exploring the power of mindfulness and how to make the most of life.
Describes one man's transformation upon his acceptance of the principles of Yoga & gives a modern restatement of the importance of the spiritual side of human nature. Illustrated. The book is divided ... (Goodreads)
The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness
by J. Mark G. Williams
A guide to using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to overcome depression and prevent relapse.
The Mindful Way through Depression draws on the collective wisdom of four internationally renowned cognitive therapy and mindfulness experts, including bestselling author Jon Kabat-Zinn, to help you ... (Goodreads)
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive
by Daniel J. Siegel
Comprehensive guide to understanding and nurturing a child's developing mind.
Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make ... (Goodreads)
Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
by Sarah Ban Breathnach
A journey towards achieving a more meaningful and abundant life.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER Over 7 million copies sold in 30 languages! Simple Abundance is a book of evocative essays - one for every day of the year - for women who wish to live by their own ... (Barnes & Noble)
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
by Kristin Neff
Exploring the inner depths of self-compassion and its power to change lives.
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest ... (Barnes & Noble)
Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It!
by Kris Carr
A guide to healthy eating and lifestyle choices, emphasizing plant-based diets and holistic wellness practices.
On the heels of Kris Carr’s best-selling cancer survival guidebooks and her acclaimed TLC documentary comes her new journey into a realm vital to anyone’s health. Infused with her signature sass, wit ... (Goodreads)
Your Erroneous Zones
by Wayne W. Dyer
A guide to liberating oneself from self-destructive thoughts and habits.
THE RECORD-BREAKING, #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER – OVER 35 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first book by Wayne Dyer, author of the multimillion-copy bestseller, Pulling Your Own Strings, and national ... (Goodreads)
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
by Sam Harris
A practical guide to cultivating a sense of inner peace and understanding through meditation, self-reflection, and philosophical inquiry.
For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris’s new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. From ... (Goodreads)
Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A guide to understanding and managing anger, offering practical techniques for finding peace and compassion in difficult situations.
"[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth." ,–,His Holiness The Dalai Lama Nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for a Nobel Peace Prize, Thich Nhat ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety
by Alan W. Watts
A philosophical exploration of the human desire for security and the paradoxical nature of seeking it.
In this fascinating book, Alan Watts explores man's quest for psychological security, examining our efforts to find spiritual and intellectual certainty in the realms of religion and philosophy. The ... (Goodreads)
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny
by Robin S. Sharma
A spiritual journey of self-discovery, learning to live life to its fullest.
Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, ... (Goodreads)
Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A fictionalized biography of the Buddha, following his journey from prince to enlightenment and teachings.
Drawn from original sources, Old Path White Clouds is the beautiful classic recounting of the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha over the course of eighty years. It is retold alternately through ... (Goodreads)
The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
by Norman Doidge
Exploring the brain's remarkable ability to adapt, heal and change itself.
An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country ... (Goodreads)
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
by Gary Keller
A guide to unlocking potential by focusing on a single goal and eliminating distractions.
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. ... (Goodreads)
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader
by Anne Fadiman
A collection of essays about the joy and significance of reading, exploring the impact of books on everyday life.
Anne Fadiman is—by her own admission—the sort of person who learned about sex from her father's copy of, Fanny Hill, whose husband buys her 19 pounds of dusty books for her birthday, and who once ... (Barnes & Noble)
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
An exploration of the concept of 'flow' and how it can be used to enhance optimal experience.
Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, ... (Goodreads)
Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
by Pema Chödrön
A guide to breaking free from habitual patterns and fears, and embracing change and uncertainty with courage and compassion.
Learn to free yourself from destructive habits and live a life of courage and compassion with these heart-to-heart teachings from "one of the world's wisest women" (,O, the Oprah Magazine,). Ever ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
by Dalai Lama XIV
Exploring how to find true and lasting happiness in a constantly changing world.
Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity. The occasion was a big birthday. And it inspired two close friends to get together in ... (Goodreads)
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A practical guide to meditation and mindfulness, exploring their power to bring peace and joy.
In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness–being awake and fully aware. From washing ... (Goodreads)
Zen in the Art of Archery
by Eugen Herrigel
A study of the spiritual practice of Zen Buddhism through the lens of archery.
The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the author’s six year ... (Goodreads)
Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
by Robert Wright
An exploration into understanding how Buddhist philosophy and practices can bring about enlightenment.
From one of America’s greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. Robert Wright ... (Goodreads)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Miguel Ruiz
A guide to transforming one's life by adopting four simple agreements.
In The Four Agreements , don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a ... (Goodreads)
Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life
by Shakti Gawain
Learn to manifest your dreams and desires through creative visualizations.
As introduced by Shakti Gawain to more than seven million readers worldwide, creative visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive changes in your life. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing
by Caroline Myss
A comprehensive look at the science of spiritual healing and how to access personal power.
Building on wisdom from Hindu, Christian, and Kaballah traditions, this comprehensive guide to energy healing reveals the hidden stresses, beliefs, and attitudes that cause illness. , Anatomy of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
by Haruki Murakami
Reflections of a runner, exploring the physical and mental challenges of the sport.
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such ... (Goodreads)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
by Mark Manson
A guide to self-improvement and finding the courage to pursue a meaningful life.
#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 6 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
by Neil A. Fiore
Strategies for overcoming procrastination and creating a balanced, productive lifestyle.
Learn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play! One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 ... (Goodreads)
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Comprehensive guide to using mindfulness meditation to manage stress, pain, and illness.
2005 15th anniversary edition reprint Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is perhaps the best-known proponent of using meditation to ... (Goodreads)
The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
by Robin S. Sharma
A fable about a lawyer's journey to enlightenment through the teachings of a monk.
The much-anticipated new book in the number 1 bestselling Monk series, a compelling and timely fable about living your best life in these complex times Published in over 46 languages, with more than ... (Goodreads)
What the Buddha Taught
by Walpola Rahula
In-depth exploration of Buddhist philosophy, teachings, and practices.
This indispensable volume is a lucid and faithful account of the Buddha’s teachings. For years,” says the Journal of the Buddhist Society , the newcomer to Buddhism has lacked a simple and reliable ... (Goodreads)
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
by Sharon Salzberg
A guide to cultivating loving-kindness and compassion towards oneself and others, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A guide to cultivating mindful awareness and inner peace in the midst of everyday life.
In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to make ... (Goodreads)
Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
by Anthony de Mello
Exploration of how to become aware of one's true self, unlocking inner peace and happiness.
The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of ... (Goodreads)
Mindfulness in Plain English
by Henepola Gunaratana
Comprehensive guide to the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, for achieving mental clarity and peace.
Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. This expanded edition includes ... (Goodreads)
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
by Irvin D. Yalom
A guide to the principles of psychotherapy, exploring the relationship between therapist and patient.
Acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume. The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom’s ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
by Shawn Achor
Learn to be happier, unlocking higher levels of success and increased productivity.
Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard we will be more successful, and if we are more successful, then we’ll be happy. If we can just ... (Goodreads)
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
by Julia Cameron
Exploring the power of the creative spirit and unlocking the potential of the inner artist.
The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
by Chip Heath
Examining the key elements that make moments extraordinary and powerful.
The, New York Times, bestselling authors of, Switch, and, Made to Stick, explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to, create, such ... (Goodreads)
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Guide to mindfulness meditation, exploring the power of presence and becoming aware of the present moment.
In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone ... (Goodreads)
Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
by Byron Katie
An exploration of the power of thought and how it shapes our lives.
Out of nowhere, like a breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice, comes Byron Katie and “The Work.” In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way
by Wayne W. Dyer
Exploring the power of intention to manifest and create the life of one's dreams.
Intention is generally viewed as a pit-bull kind of determination propelling one to succeed at all costs by never giving up on an inner picture. In this view, an attitude that combines hard work with ... (Barnes & Noble)
Buddha in Blue Jeans: An Extremely Short Simple Zen Guide to Sitting Quietly and Being Buddha
by Tai Sheridan
A concise guide to Zen meditation, emphasizing the simplicity of being present and finding enlightenment in everyday life.
Poet-Philosopher and Zen Priest Tai Sheridan's 'Buddha in Blue Jeans' is an extremely short, simple, and straight forward universal guide to the practice of sitting quietly and being yourself, which ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
by Pema Chödrön
A guide to overcoming fear and embracing life, through spiritual practice and self-reflection.
Lifelong guidance for learning to change the way we relate to the scary and difficult moments of our lives, showing us how we can use all of our difficulties and fears as a way to soften our hearts ... (Barnes & Noble)
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chödrön
A guide to finding peace and strength in times of chaos and uncertainty, using Buddhist teachings and personal anecdotes.
Pema Chödrön's perennially best-selling classic on overcoming life's difficulties cuts to the heart of spirituality and personal growth—now in a newly designed 20th-anniversary edition with a new ... (Barnes & Noble)
Creative Companion: How to Free Your Creative Spirit
by S.A.R.K.
A guide to unlocking creativity through exercises, inspiration, and self-reflection. Encourages readers to embrace their unique creative process.
Writer, artist, free spirit, and self-described "dangerous woman, " SARK readsfrom her lovely, lighthearted book on becoming an artist. Guaranteed to bringa little magic into even the most sensible ... (Goodreads)
Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle
Exploring how to live in the present moment and awaken to true joy and peace.
Eckhart Tolle shows you how to become your true self by embracing stillness and silence. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move ... (Goodreads)
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A guide to transforming suffering into happiness and inner peace through mindfulness and compassion.
The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. In, No Mud, No Lotus, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding ... (Barnes & Noble)
Heal Your Body: The Mental Causes for Physical Illness and the Metaphysical Way to Overcome Them
by Louise L. Hay
A guide to understanding how thoughts and feelings can manifest as physical illness, and how to heal yourself.
Heal Your Body is a fresh and easy step-by-step guide . Just look up your specific health challenge and you will find the probable cause for this health issue and the information you need to overcome ... (Barnes & Noble)
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life
by Dalai Lama XIV
The Dalai Lama teaches how to cultivate compassion in daily life, leading to a more fulfilling and peaceful existence.
How does one actually become a compassionate person? What are the mechanisms by which a selfish heart is transformed into a generous heart? The Dalai Lama's teachings on this essential subject, drawn ... (Goodreads)
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM
by Hal Elrod
A system of habits to help you become the best version of yourself.
What if you could miraculously wake up tomorrow and any—or every area of your life was transformed? What would be different? Would you be happier? Healthier? More successful? In better shape? Would ... (Goodreads)
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
by Richard Louv
Examining the consequences of disconnecting children from nature, and the need for reconnection.
"I like to play indoors better 'cause that's where all the electrical outlets are," reports a fourth-grader. Never before in history have children been so plugged in—and so out of touch with the ... (Goodreads)
Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh offers practical tools for facing and transforming fear, helping readers find peace and courage in difficult times.
“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we ... (Barnes & Noble)
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works
by Dan Harris
A story of self-improvement through mindfulness and meditation.
Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir, Nightline, anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
by Sheryl Sandberg
An exploration of resilience in the face of adversity, and hope in the midst of tragedy.
From Facebook’s COO and Wharton’s top-rated professor, the #1 New York Times best-selling authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and ... (Goodreads)
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well
by Meik Wiking
A guide to embracing the Danish concept of Hygge, creating a cozy and content home life.
Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge. 'Hygge has been translated as everything from, the art of creating intimacy, to, cosiness of the soul, ... (Goodreads)
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
by Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson's memoir of his journey to becoming the most successful coach in NBA history, with insights on leadership and teamwork.
During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he ... (Goodreads)
Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life
by Hector Garcia Puigcerver
A guide to living a long and happy life, drawing on Japanese culture and philosophy.
Según los japoneses, todo el mundo tiene un ikigai, un motivo para existir. Algunos lo han encontrado y son conscientes de su ikigai, otros lo llevan dentro, pero todavía lo están buscando. Este es ... (Goodreads)
Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
by Rick Hanson
Exploring the science behind Buddhist teachings and practices, unlocking the power of the mind.
If you change your brain, you can change your life. Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else’s—and then they ... (Barnes & Noble)
Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life
by Thomas Moore
An exploration of how to lead a spiritual life while living in modern society.
This New York Times bestseller (more than 200,000 hardcover copies sold) provides a path-breaking lifestyle handbook that shows how to add spirituality, depth, and meaning to modern-day life by ... (Goodreads)
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now
by Meg Jay
Guidance for millennials on navigating the tumultuous decade of their twenties.
Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us that the twentysomething years don't matter. Some say they are an extended adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. But thirty is not the ... (Goodreads)
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It
by Kamal Ravikant
A short and powerful book that teaches readers how to love themselves unconditionally and transform their lives.
THE SELF-PUBLISHED PHENOMENON —NOW FULLY REVISED AND EXPANDED , I almost didn’t publish, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It,. Here I was, a CEO who’d fallen apart after his company failed, ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Separate Reality
by Carlos Castaneda
A spiritual journey of exploration of the world of sorcery and the power of the Yaqui shaman.
Carlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is "natural" and "logical." In 1961, a ... (Goodreads)
The Present: The Secret to Enjoying Your Work and Life, Now!
by Spencer Johnson
A parable about a young man's journey to find happiness and success by living in the present moment.
For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring readers with his simple yet profound stories of the challenges we face in these times of unprecedented change. The Present is an engaging ... (Goodreads)
Everyday Zen: Love and Work
by Charlotte Joko Beck
A guide to Zen practice in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of being present and mindful in all aspects of life.
A Zen guide to the problems of daily living, love, relationships, work, fear and suffering. Combining earthly wisdom with spiritual enlightenment, it describes how to live each moment to the full and ... (Goodreads)
The Wisdom of No Escape
by Pema Chödrön
A guide to embracing the present moment and finding peace in the midst of chaos. Learn to love yourself and the world around you.
Massmarket edition of this spiritual guide to making the most of life, through bad times as well as good, from bestselling author Pema Ch?dr?n. This accessible book has been on the US bestseller ... (Goodreads)
Wreck This Journal
by Keri Smith
A unique and creative journaling guide to self-expression and exploration.
For anyone who's ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes Wreck This Journal , an illustrated book that features a subversive collection of ... (Goodreads)
The Dalai Lama's Cat
by David Michie
A Tibetan monk's journey of personal growth and spiritual awakening, accompanied by a wise and lovable cat.
“‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness, not, have a cat? ‘If only she could speak,’ ... (Goodreads)
In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed
by Carl Honoré
A call to embrace a slower pace of life, challenging the modern obsession with speed and efficiency.
We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed ... (Goodreads)
The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
by Steve Peters
A guide to understanding and managing the inner workings of the human mind, using the analogy of a chimp to explain our emotional responses.
Leading consultant psychiatrist Steve Peters knows more than anyone how impulsive behaviour or nagging self-doubt can impact negatively on our professional and personal lives. In this, his first ... (Goodreads)
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do
by Sarah Knight
Practical guide to cutting out stress and self-imposed obligations, freeing up time for activities that matter.
The "genius" national bestseller on the art of caring less and getting more — from the author of, Get Your Sh*t Together and You Do You, (,Cosmopolitan,). Are you stressed out, overbooked, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery
by Miguel Ruiz
A guide to personal growth and self-mastery, based on ancient Toltec wisdom. The fifth agreement is to be skeptical but learn to listen.
In, The Four Agreements, , don Miguel Ruiz revealed how the process of our education, or "domestication," can make us forget the wisdom we were born with. Throughout our lives, we make many ... (Barnes & Noble)
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation
by Sharon Salzberg
A practical guide to meditation, offering a 28-day program to cultivate happiness and inner peace.
A, New York Times, best seller—now revised and updated with new exercises and guided meditations. “An inviting gateway to the interior territory of profound well-being and wisdom.”—Jon Kabat-Zinn, ... (Goodreads)
The Magic
by Rhonda Byrne
Unveiling the power of the universe and the law of attraction to manifest success and happiness.
One word changes everything... No matter who you are or where you are, no matter what your current circumstances,, The Magic, is going to change your entire life! For more than twenty centuries, ... (Goodreads)
The Universe Doesn't Give a Flying Fuck About You
by Johnny B. Truant
A blunt and irreverent self-help book that encourages readers to take control of their lives and stop waiting for external validation or permission.
If you walk around every day on eggshells, nervous about making a mistake or looking stupid, then you should read this. If you have a "next big thing" in mind you want to do because you know it will ... (Barnes & Noble)
Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life
by Jen Hatmaker
An inspirational guide to embracing life's messiness, living with courage and joy.
Signed Hardcover Copies - While Supplies Last, New York Times, bestselling author, Big Sister Emeritus, and Chief BFF Jen Hatmaker returns with another round of hilarious tales, shameless honesty, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
by J. Mark G. Williams
A practical guide to finding inner peace and balance through mindfulness.
From one of the leading thinkers on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, a pioneering set of simple practices to dissolve anxiety, stress, exhaustion, and unhappiness.In "Mindfulness," Oxford ... (Goodreads)
There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem
by Wayne W. Dyer
A guide to finding spiritual solutions to life's problems, emphasizing the power of positive thinking and self-reflection.
National Bestseller In this inspiring book, bestselling author Wayne Dyer draws from various spiritual traditions to help us unplug from the material world and awaken to the divine with., With his ... (Barnes & Noble)
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
by Wayne W. Dyer
A journey of self-discovery, exploring the Tao Te Ching to cultivate inner peace and spiritual growth.
Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our ... (Barnes & Noble)
Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits
by Wayne W. Dyer
A self-help book that teaches readers how to identify and overcome negative thinking patterns that hold them back from success and happiness.
Within the pages of this transformational book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer reveals how to change the self-defeating thinking patterns that have prevented you from living at the highest levels of success, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Reinventing Your Life: The Breakthrough Program to End Negative Behavior...and Feel Great Again
by Jeffrey E. Young
A self-help book that provides a step-by-step program to identify and change negative patterns of behavior and improve emotional well-being.
Learn how to end the self-destructive behaviors that stop you from living your best life with this breakthrough program. Do you... • Put the needs of others above your own? • Start to panic when ... (Barnes & Noble)
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder
by Arianna Huffington
A call to redefine success beyond money and power, emphasizing well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving back to society.
In Thrive, Arianna Huffington makes an impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the ... (Goodreads)
Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight Steps to Enlightenment
by Surya Das
Guide to understanding and embracing the Buddhist path to enlightenment.
Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker. The radical and compelling ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere
by Pico Iyer
A call to embrace the power of stillness and solitude in a world that is constantly moving.
A follow up to Pico Iyer’s essay “The Joy of Quiet,”, The Art of Stillness, considers the unexpected adventure of staying put and reveals a counterintuitive truth: The more ways we have to connect, ... (Goodreads)
Silence: In the Age of Noise
by Erling Kagge
A meditation on the importance of silence in our noisy world, exploring its power to connect us with ourselves and the world around us.
Behind a cacophony of traffic noise, iPhone alerts and our ever-spinning thoughts, an elusive notion - silence - lies in wait. But what really, is, silence? Where can it be found? And why is it more ... (Goodreads)
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