This stunning book is the perfect introduction to meditation and why it is so beneficial and effective in the morning. Studies have shown that people who develop a morning meditation practice find it easier to stay focused and energised through the day, are less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks and are more adept at warding off stress and anxiety. Included in the book are tips on how to develop a practice, essential oils to energise you in the morning, simple breathwork, stretches and focus journaling as well as good morning tea blends. The meditations included are designed to encourage clarity and energy for the day ahead, with weekend morning meditations to help let go of the past week and explore bigger questions. Mantras are included to help bring awareness to particular words and phrases and set you off on a positive path for the day ahead. There is also focus on intention setting and an introduction to guided visualisations for boosting energy, finding focus and summoning creativity. Meditations include: Awakening Just for today Radiant light Path to the heart Soaring above Seeds of intentions Finding the flow Through the eye of the telescope

The Mother of Creation is a universal concept and appears in many guises: Divine Mother, Holy Spirit, Goddess of Light, Shakti, Mary, Madonna, etc. This is the divine feminine of the Mother which is beloved by many. Throughout the ages, artists have recorded their spiritual visions. Think of great masters like Michelangelo and Da Vinci. Consider William Blake who was ridiculed in his life but is now revered. His visions were extraordinary and included Adam and Eve. They had a basis in truth. The Mother is also portrayed through many forms of art. But this is not just the religious and Renaissance art of western civilisation. Sacred art is everywhere. Music also has a vital role in this renaissance. Sacred music has evolved through the centuries - from western classical composers to the mystical traditions of India and the East. Music is a universal language of passion and feeling. The world is enriched by music in all its many forms. Art can be combined with music to increase its appeal to the spiritual self. So that a meditation on the Mother or Spirit - that combines art and music in this way - may help a person towards a state of enlightenment. This is an enlightenment to the Spirit of Truth - the Mother - who is instrumental in the renaissance of Man. The Spirit is the Helper and Comforter - and with us forever. So that we can live in the grace of the Spirit.

From the acclaimed author of In Praise of Paths comes a humorous and modest Walden for modern times. As nature becomes ever more precious, we all want to spend more time appreciating it. But time is often hard to come by. And how do we appreciate nature without disruption? In this sensitively-written book, Torbjorn Ekelund, an acclaimed Norwegian nature writer, shares a creative and non-intrusive method for immersing oneself in nature. And the result is nothing short of transformative. Evoking Henry David Thoreau and the four-season structure of Walden, Ekelundwrites about communing with nature by repeating a small, simple ritual and engaging in quiet reflection. At the start of the book, he hatches a plan: to leave the city after work one day per month, camp near the same tiny pond in the forest, and return to work the next day. He keeps this up for a year. His ritual is far from rigorous and it is never perfect. One evening, he grows so cold in his tent that he hikes out before daybreak. But as Ekelund inevitably greets the same trees and boulders each month, he appreciates the banality of their sameness alongside their quiet beauty. He wonders how long they have stood silently in this place-and reflects on his own short existence among them. A Year in the Woods asks us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world. Are we anxious wanderers or mindful observers? Do we honor the seasons or let them pass us by? At once beautifully written, accessible, and engaging, A Year in the Woods is the perfect book for anyone who longs for a deeper connection with their environment, but is realistic about time and ambition.

THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard. The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world. A book of timeless comfort for modern minds.

Every little decision that we make has an impact on the world around us, and inevitably comes back on us in some form. This resulting karma can either be positive or negative, depending on the intention and action. Good Karma contains over 100 practical ideas to help you to make better decisions in your everyday life. From buying local and wasting less to using mindfulness and gratitude practices, there are a number of suggestions that can be implemented. Plus, it also contains easy Ayurvedic recipes and yoga stretches. With the help of Good Karma, you will learn that it doesn't need to be a challenge to navigate through life whilst doing good along the way.

HEALING BODY MEDITATIONS is a unique set of 30 beautiful colour mandalas for meditation, based on the natural miracle of the human body, focusing on the heart, the eyes, the lungs, the skin, and other organs and systems. Meditating on these specially commissioned designs enables us to draw upon our hidden inner springs of vitality, to help us restore our being to wholeness and balance, as well as to address specific health concerns - including headaches and migraines, joint stiffness, fatigue and anxiety symptoms, and chronic aches and pains. Discover how meditation can heal the body. Provides a unique focus on body organs and systems. Aims to provide the optimum basis for natural healing. Encourages positive acceptance of the body and its processes.

Mankind is changing. The evolution has begun, and there is no stopping it. We are becoming Super Humans, possessing more senses and with more awareness of the universe. This Handbook is a simple guide that will take you from the Old Chakra system to the New System of energy. The meditation exercises are easy to practise and enable you to begin the process. Work through them at your own pace. Let's move forward and discard the old being we have been for too long. No matter what culture or religion you follow the handbook will assist you in becoming a Super Human, raising your energy to a higher vibration and making mother earth balanced again. Let's take an amazing leap into the future.

From the author of the bestselling classic The Meditation Bible. Meditation has the potential to help you create a better state of mind. But with the time constraints of everyday modern life, it isn't always easy to find an opportunity to be alone with your thoughts. With Minute Meditations it can be. Divided into three handy sections - 5, 10 and 20 minute practices - this book is perfect for busy lives. No matter how much time you have in your day, it will allow you to reap the benefits of daily meditation, creating calm and balance in the busyness of everyday life. Incorporating short practices into your daily life also benefits those who engage in longer practices by training the mind to enter a meditative space more easily. You'll find 5, 10 and 20 minute meditations specially designed to help in every aspect of your life, including meditations for: - Calming and Centring Yourself - Healing your Body, Mind and Spirit - Promoting Love and Compassion for Yourself and Others - Living More Mindfully - Problem Solving - Manifesting your Dreams and Connecting to the Divine Take some 'you' time wherever you are to recharge, de-stress and connect with your spiritual self. Discover what even 5 minutes can do for your inner peace.

In the early hours of almost every morning during the Covid lockdown in the months of March and April 2021, these poems began mysteriously arriving - like persistent early morning visitors. Curiously, the author's wife was absent for the whole of this time, and much to her amusement, in her place lay an open notebook, a blank page and a pen. Soon nearly 40 poems filled the notebook - Martin never having written poetry in his life before. Although the pandemic provides the foreground for this collection of poems, they have also been prompted by timeless universal themes, symbolised in a snowdrop, a park bench or an olive tree; found in conversations about love and life and death, in news items and random images. But most of all arising out of that deep longing for union and freedom at the source of each of us. The poems are about what it means to be alive and deeply connected to the natural world. In so doing they go to the heart of mindful living and non-dual wisdom

Discover a gateway to peace in just two minutes. In this frantic, unforgiving world, peace often seems a million-miles-away. Your to-do list is never-ending, schedule hectic: there is too much to do in too little time. You feel stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed and overloaded. With simple two-minute exercises designed to fit around your life, psychologist Corinne Sweet reveals how to tune out of the busyness of everyday for a moment of restorative calm. Drawing on a range of proven mindfulness techniques, from meditation to visualisations and affirmations, these workable tips and easy exercises will convince you that we can all find two minutes in a day. In the time it takes to boil the kettle, or at the end of a car journey, these simple exercises will make all the difference to your quality of life and wellbeing.

A Book of Mindfulness, Kindfulness, and Words of Wisdom"Rashani's extraordinary collages perfectly mirror Thich Nhat Hanh's simple yet powerful teachings. An exquisite collection." -James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy #1 New Release in Zen Philosophy, Stress Management, Meditation, and Mental & Spiritual Healing Thich Nhat is a spiritual luminary, second only to the Dalai Lama, and is globally renowned and admired. His words of wisdom are centralized in finding peace in every moment; whether you're stopped at a red light or answering a phone, mindfulness grounds you into the present moment. Start your day with these peaceful, empowering words of wisdom. All of these words are interwoven with meditative, inspiring images of celebration. Each page is designed to increase positive thinking and improve your mental health. Life-changing mindful meditations. Strengthen your mindset with these empowering words of wisdom that are referenced as essential advice for how to grow spirituality and mentally strong. Meditation practices are essential to building mindfulness. Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile is a unique convergence of wisdom and art, a beautiful tribute from a dedicated student to her teacher. Absorb Thich Nhat Hanh's words of wisdom and meditate on Rashani Rea's inspirational collages, and allow these pages to illuminate your heart and mind, inspire mindfulness, and reduce stress levels. Read Go Slowly, Breathe, and Smile and find: Encouraging words of advice from the Wisest Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Words of wisdom to thrive in the mind and body Beautiful art by social activist Rashani Rea Life lessons and tools for mindful meditations Thich Nhat Hanh's other books include the bestselling Peace Is Every Step; No Mud, No Lotus; and How to Love. Rashani Rea's other books include Nurses Cry Too and The Threshold Between Loss and Revelation. If you liked The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, or The Miracle of Mindfulness, you'll love Go Slowly, Breathe and Smile.

'An essential guide to unlocking the power of the universe' FEARNE COTTON There's no better time to start manifesting than right now. Experience your most transformative year yet with this month-by-month companion to bringing more magic into your everyday life. A practice where science and mysticism meet, manifesting requires us to embody our desires if we are to achieve our dreams. By aligning our mind, body and soul - through the exercises in this book - we can then unlock the secret to a more fulfilling, joyful and confident life. With each chapter focused on a different intention - July for success, August for abundance, October for self-acceptance - this is a book rich with opportunity to help you experience the life you want most. So, whatever month you start reading, embark on a year-long journey exploring simple, life-changing manifesting practices (journaling prompts, affirmations, rituals, ceremonies and more), to help you unlock the wisdom of the universe.

For those searching for mindful moments or for a more engaged way of navigating life in the twenty-first century, Buddhism for Beginners opens the door to understanding Buddhism's key concepts and practices. The authors tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to bring readers a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the pathway to enlightenment. In this new hardcover edition, the authors explain in clear and simple terms: The history of Buddhism The key themes and belief systems (the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Mahayana, nirvana and more) Ways of integrating Buddhist principles and philosophy into the everyday The organizing notions and overarching thesis of Buddhism: to live fully aware in the moment, to see things as they truly are, and to recognize yourself as part of the whole Buddhism's relevance today Buddhism for Beginners then completes this introduction to meditation and mindful moments by offering simple exercises, practices and prompts reflective and supportive of the Buddhist teachings and tenets laid out in the volume, including filling- and clearing-the-mind meditations, performing acts of compassion and inner-peace and conflict-resolution exercises. An essential purchase for people looking to integrate Buddhist principles into their lives or for those seeking a more meaningful, mindful or meditative path.

Calm your thoughts, navigate your stress, and understand your anxiety with Get Out of My Head, a compact illustrated guide for overthinkers everywhere. Are you an overthinker? You're not alone! In a world full of deadlines, and technology, and constant stress, anxiety sometimes feels inevitable. But what if you learned to ride the wave of anxiety, instead of getting lost in it? Get Out of My Head is here to help, providing guidance and inspiration for anxious overthinkers of all sorts. This compact, illustrated book offers soothing techniques for understanding anxiety and moving through the traps of overthinking. Aimed at a modern audience looking for support and community, this beautifully illustrated guide offers a joyful, manageable way to deal with anxiety and quiet stressful thoughts through easy exercises, bite-sized takeaways, and calming visuals. Written by Meredith Arthur, founder of the popular mental health platform Beautiful Voyager, and illustrated by Leah Rosenberg, this charming alternative to technical mental health guides walks readers through the process of building awareness around anxiety, identifying triggers, moving through blocks, building healthy boundaries, and developing an arsenal of tools for thriving. With actionable tips throughout, and a special section on dealing with end-of-year anxieties, this striking volume also includes a small, saddle-stitched secondary book--meant to act like a weighted blanket in book form for help on the go--in a concealed internal pocket.

The practice of yoga, hypnosis, and the use of psychedelic drugs to alter psychological and physiological states is not unknown to the study of psychology. They have been called "soft" studies and labeled unimportant. This is mostly because they are difficult to study and understand, often focusing on unobservable internal states such as altered states of consciousness, Samadhi, or hypnotic states. This book, in its approach to thinking about this topic and method for analysis, focuses only on phenomena that can be observed, such as behavioral changes.

By centering on only those aspects of the psychological and physiological effects of yoga, hypnosis, and psychedelic drugs which can be measured and analyzed using this new method, Barber distinguishes this book from others in the field. He asks what overt behaviors and verbal reports are clearly observable when psychedelic drugs are taken, yoga is practiced, or hypnotic-induction procedures are administered. Instead of treating the phenomena traditionally associated with psychedelic drugs, yoga, or hypnosis as undifferentiated conglomerates, an attempt will be made to set apart and treat separately each of the many phenomena associated with each of these areas of inquiry.

This book does not set out to simply demonstrate the importance of psychedelics, yoga, and hypnosis, or to present substantive material pertaining to these topics. It also treats each topic as continuous with other known psychological phenomena and as an important piece to the puzzle of social psychology. It differs from most previous treatises in that it does not assume that psychedelics, yoga, and hypnosis can bring out unused mental or physical capacities in man, heighten awareness or give rise to enhanced creativity, or produce altered states of consciousness, suspension of conventional reality-orientation, changes in body-image, or changes in perception.