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7 gentle pieces of wisdom from Thich Nhat Hanh on loving ourselves (How to Love Part 1)
I've always turned to books to help me get better at things I struggle with. How can I relax? How I …
A perfect book about life, loss, and the mountains: A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler
“You can buy a man's hours off him, you can steal his days from him, or you can rob him of his whole …
Yoga for Life: A Journey to Inner Peace and Freedom by Colleen Saidman Yee
In the last few years, I've had a lot to thank for helping me become less anxious, more confident, …
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Sit and be peaceful with Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge
"With no one to talk to, I began a conversation with nature. My thoughts were broadcast out over the …
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Finding the courage to start afresh with Murakami in Killing Commendatore
When I talk to people about Haruki Murakami, I tend to divide his work (perhaps unfairly) into two …
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Consolations of the Forest: Alone in a Cabin in the Middle Taiga by Sylvain Tesson
I have a soft spot for escaping from the world. I also love escaping into books. Books about …
Finding balance in an anxious world: Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
When it comes to writing about mental health, Matt Haig is right up there at the top. His 2015 …
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8 books to appreciate how beautiful life really is
I live in a beautiful part of the world, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. My surroundings are …
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12 calming books to help you take a deep breath and relax
Sometimes we just need to take a deep breath and relax – but it's not always that easy. Strangely …
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Thinking about life with From a Low and Quiet Sea by Donal Ryan
Though some books are small, they can definitely be mighty. Such is the case with From a Low and …
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Educated by Tara Westover and how learning can change the course of a life
How do I start talking about Educated by Tara Westover? I'll try with this: I was recommended the …
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