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Taking inventory of your life after loss and heartbreak with Poorna Bell’s In Search of Silence
"Grief is the terrible reminder of the depths of our love and, like love, grief is non-negotiable. …
Creating the most fulfilled version of ourselves with City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
"At some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she …
Have courage like Arya and sail beyond the sunset (what is west of Westeros?)
Everyone who has watched Game of Thrones has an opinion, especially if you've read the books by …
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Pondering how to be a good creature with Sy Montgomery
“Knowing someone who belongs to another species can enlarge your soul in surprising ways.” One of …
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10 books to give as gifts this Christmas (or to treat yourself)
I'm not really a big gift person. I usually ask for time spent with loved ones or experiences rather …
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Books for leaving a job that makes you unhappy & going freelance (from my last six months)
2018 has been a big year for me. Back in May, on my twenty-fifth birthday, I woke up and didn't …
7 self-care books for relaxing time for yourself
We all need to remember to take care of ourselves, especially if we're having a hard day or going …
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The simple & timeless wisdom of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
As I wrote in my round-up of books to read when life is hard, I owe a lot to Haemin Sunim. His …
Thich Nhat Hanh’s guide to loving others (How to Love Part 2)
In my first post about How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh, I shared 7 pieces of wisdom from the book on …
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10 books to feel better with on difficult days
“Read Emily Dickinson. Read Graham Greene. Read Italo Calvino. Read Maya Angelou. Read anything you …
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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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