I love reading because it allows me to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives without leaving the comfort of my surroundings. It fuels my imagination and creativity, transporting me to different places and time periods. In some cases, I find books to be really helpful.
Here are a few books that may be of interest…
The Partner Within (A Book of Inner Wholeness) by Lita Luna 2024
This enlightening ebook invites you on a journey of inner exploration, guiding you to cultivate a deep connection with yourself. Through insightful exercises, reflective prompts, and practical wisdom, you’ll learn to embrace your true essence, foster self-love, and create harmony within.
Perfect for anyone seeking personal growth and emotional healing adn divine balance, this book empowers you to become your own best partner, paving the way for healthier relationships with others.
Rediscover the strength and beauty of being whole – your inner love awaits.
Essential Oils for Animals by Nayana Morag
“Essential Oils for Animals” is your complete guide to using aromatherapy for natural animal health and management.
This book explains how to use essential oils in your animal’s care regime to increase health, reduce stress, and increase the bond of trust between you.
It offers an holistic approach to animal health and includes tips on natural management, and how to feed for health. Essential oils offer a simple, effective way for animal lovers and healthcare professionals to support well-being naturally.
Whether you are an essential oils newbie or a seasoned master you will definitely find something that will interest you in this book!
The Aromatic Dog by Nayana Morag
Practical information on safe use of Essential oils for dogs. Written in a clear, simple to follow format, by one of the world’s foremost aromatic experts, this book is a must have for anyone who wants their dog live a long healthy life.
The Aromatic Cat by Nayana Morag
This book is a guide for cat lovers and guardians who would like to use aromatic extracts for their cat’s wellbeing. Inside you will find easy-to-use, practical information on how to use herbs, hydrosols and essential oils safely.
Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle ~ Principles for living a healthy life by Corinne Cooke
Love is Green by Lucy Weir
Lucy’s first book, Love is Green, connects agency, ‘good,’ and compassion to demonstrate how the ecological emergency – such as climate change, biodiversity loss, political and ideological polarisation, and individual fragmentation through anger and depression – reflects both our impact on the world and its impact on us. We can respond more effectively if we recognise that our freedom to choose emerges only when we ‘wake up’ in each moment. This deeply philosophical book discusses themes that are important for everyone, making it worth the time to engage with its ideas and practices.
Yoga For Now by Lucy Weir
Lucy’s second book, Yoga for Now, is much more accessible and explores Patanjali’s Yamas and Niyamas, relating them to our response to the ecological emergency. Students of yoga will find this novel approach to the ancient text of the Sutras interesting, as it offers practical ideas for dealing with addiction, grief, and letting go of the fear our current situation engenders.
Philosophy as Practice in the Ecological Emergency by Lucy Weir
Lucy’s third book, Philosophy as Practice, brings together important voices in environmental philosophy to make their work accessible to a general reader – though readers should be prepared to put in some effort, as some ideas require thoughtful consideration. From Kent Peacock’s exploration of the invention of the sewing needle as a metaphor for how change happens both inside and outside of us, to Jason Wirth’s chapter on the history of befriending the Earth in philosophies East and West, and culminating with Lucy’s final chapter on ‘Learning to Die,’ the entire work weaves a tapestry of diverse approaches.
The key throughout the book is the idea that philosophy is not a theoretical endeavour confined to academia, but a practice – a way of doing and seeing. When we realise this, we unlock our enormous potential to transform both ourselves and the world.
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The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms Them by Elaine N. Aron PH.D.
This is a great read for parents who have a ‘highly sensitive’ child. My daughter has High functioning Autism, ADHD and Severe Anxiety. This book has enlightened me. It has shown me how to understand and support her. I want my daughter to be happy and feel safe.
Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders (The Disconnected Kids Series) by Dr. Robert Melillo
This book demonstrates to parents that a drug free approach at home can help improve the quality of life for their children and family.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series) by Dawn Huebner (Author), Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed working her way through this guide. She found it easy to understand and loved the drawing/writing activities. Its been four years since we bought this book and she still uses some of the skills she acquired from this book to reduce her anxiety.
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series) by Dawn Huebmer (Author), Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)
Imagine a world where bedtime isn’t a battle, where slipping under your covers means drifting off peacefully, without any worries or restlessness. No more listening for strange noises or fearing imaginary monsters. No more endless trips to the bathroom or pleading for one more hug.
I ordered “What to Do When You Dread Your Bed” off Amazon for my youngest daughter (and my own sanity) as every night used to be fuss. It is a guide to overcoming bedtime struggles using proven cognitive-behavioral techniques. This interactive self-help book equips children and parents alike with the tools needed for peaceful nights.
Dogs Say the Darndest Things, Are You Listening by Maia Kincaid
A beautiful introduction to some of the profound, beautiful and loving things that dogs have to say to humans.
Conversations with Companions by Joanne Yeoh
This book gives a lovely simple introduction to questions you can put to your animal companion
Animal Lessons by Danielle McKinnon
If you’re ready for a deep dive on how your animal companion is helping you, this book is for you. Be warned, it’s deep and wastes no time in getting straight to some core issues!
Living with Intention by Elizabeth Blake- Thomas
This book by author Elizabeth Blake-Thomas is designed for EVERYBODY! It’s meant for YOU! Now is the right time for your journey to start, and it begins with this book. Inside, you will find a methodology that utilizes mindful tools that help you rediscover life and live intentionally. Each exercise is designed to give you clarity, purpose, joy, peace, and/or time out by analysing your intention, behavior, habits, practices, and/or second natures. The “More than a Book” concept is a book that is designed to make you more interactive and play. It is not just a guidebook or workbook. It is for you to take time out from your normal day to engage in exercises that allow you to dig deep into your mental space.
Connected: The 12 Ways of Wellbeing for a Holistically Healthy Life by Gemma Louise Margerison
In this manual Gemma Margerison offers insight into 12 key areas that can help you foster connection and achieve a balanced state of health. By delving into the Four Spheres of Connection (self, others, world, and purpose) you’ll gain a deeper understanding of each and how they contribute to your overall wellbeing.
Braving the wilderness – Brené Brown
Brené Brown is a key figure of public speaking predominantly about vulnerability, courage etc. She has other books, TED talks etc. I personally found this one a tough read in terms of language and flow but persisted with it and she is an inspirational speaker. It was worth persisting.
Brené Brown has 2 podcasts currently on Spotify: Unlocking Us and dare to lead
She also has a plethora of Free Downloads that might help you too.
Here is one example of a Ted Talk by Brené Brown.
Happy – Fearne Cotton
A much lighter book about finding the joy in every day but a very popular personality / presenter. I love Fearne and I loved reading about her journey and insights. A good starting point for someone who doesn’t want to go too ‘deep’ but could do with some light-hearted tips and inspiration. She also gives little activities to complete etc throughout but you can take them or leave them. Fearne has published other books too e.g. Speak Your Truth, Quiet, Calm, Calm: The Journal, Happy:The Journal and several cookbooks.
Fearne Cotton has a podcast that can be found on YouTube called Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place.
The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People – Mel Collins
A total transformational eye-opener for me. If you find yourself being called ‘too sensitive’ and picking up on energies, are empathetic, over-analyse and find life overwhelming, are interested in spiritual ‘stuff’ too then this is for you! This book helped me identify some of my own personal traits whilst opening my eyes and discovering more about the deeper meaning of life. I could say more…
Mel Collins is on YouTube talking about what it means to be a highly sensitive person.
How to Talk So Little Kids will Listen – Joanna Faber and Julie King
Another BRILLIANT and useful read for anyone with children. Opened my eyes to different techniques to try and to understand how my daughter’s mind works too. A pick-up and put down for many years as needed with different tips for different ages etc and some real life examples of people trying different methods of communication with their kids and the outcomes they derived! Very useful to have on the shelf. A great support for improving bonds, general happiness and wellbeing within the family home.
Here is a podcast by Mindful Mama talking with Joanna Faber & Julie King. The authors have done several podcasts/interviews so there are plenty more to listen to on YouTube.
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life – Karen Rauch Carter
I have owned this for many years! Anyone interested in or learning about the magic of Feng Shui will appreciate this. This goes from explaining, to tips and techniques, from minor to major planning. I love picking this up when I feel energies need shifting!
Karen Rauch Carter has a YouTube channel and I’ve selected one of her videos below.
‘F**k It’ the ultimate Spiritual Way – John C. Parkin
Bought for me a few years ago now, I found this fun, interesting and inspiring to learn to let go when I needed to. I’d need a bit more time to recall its contents, but it is a pretty popular one. It’s all about perspective, alleviating stress and anxiety etc.
On YouTube I found the author’s promotional video explaining his background and ethos.
