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Mindful Thoughts at Home is a lovingly gathered collection of reflections appreciating the often un-noticed details of what makes a house a home.Mindfulness is about being truly present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at that moment, anchoring ourselves in the present. We aim to be aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, letting go of distraction and judgement.We usually focus on the past or the future, but with mindfulness, we pay attention to what is around us, things that we would normally take for granted. So why not put some focus on your home environment? The layout, ambiance and décor in your home can offer a perfect complement to the sense of wellness that mindfulness creates. It is our home, after all. By reading this book and embracing the mindfulness within it, you will be able to create a delightful and comfortable environment that will enrich your life and soul.

Mindful Thoughts for Students is an astute collection of 25 expert insights into how practicing awareness whilst studying can transform learning into a positive experience every day.Studying can be a stressful and anxious process, with deadlines and a focus on results taking away from the pleasure of learning.However, Mindful Thoughts for Students seeks to teach us how to thrive in education despite these pressures, by teaching positive mindful habits which will bring out the best in our studies and in ourselves.With each lesson accompanied by beautiful illustrations, teacher and student Georgina Hooper guides you on a thoughtful journey through the practice of studying with joyful intention.Learn how to:Mindfully manage the art of deadlines, Find focus and flow in your studies, Accept failure as part of the process towards success, Cultivate a lifelong curiosity for knowledge, And many more valuable lessons.An invaluable read for any student or prospective student, this book equips us with essential skills which will help us find happiness in our studies and in our lives.

'Nick Moore reminds us all that however frequently we may cycle, two wheels is always a rather magical way to travel.' - The Simple ThingsMindful Thoughts for Cyclists is a joyous collection of focused meditations that recognise the profound meditative power of the simple bicycle. From the sheer joy of freewheeling down a hill or the sense of accomplishment you feel when you repair a tyre, this book is stuffed full of insights into and reflections on the magic of two-wheeled transport. Chapters include:A Journey of DiscoveryWheels within WheelsThe Wind The Rain it Raineth On Ascending . . . and DescendingFinding the Upside of PuncturesCleaning the BikeAdventures by NightRiding in TrafficThe Road Goes Ever On and OnRiding Together . . . and AloneMental Strength and Physical PowerRiding Off-roadThe Cyclist as Passenger and EngineGetting LostRiding without TechnologyLight Enough, Fast EnoughRiding in the Heat . . . and the ColdAs Easy as Riding a Bike?No Ride is Too ShortA Meditation on SufferingIt’s Not About the Bike Whether you're into lycra-clad competitive racing, physical endurance or more leisurely outings, if you love your bike you will love this book.

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical and spiritual awareness.Mindful walking can help us face the existential questions of ‘Who am I?’, ‘Where have I come from?’, What am I doing here?’ and ‘Where am I going?’ Through a series of 25 succinct meditations on walking, Adam Ford presents an enlightening guide to how mindfulness and walking can help us improve our conscious living, including:  • Taking time to breathe• Finding your rhythm• Being aware of your surroundings ­• Long-distance walking• Walking with others• Walking by night, by rivers and canals, and exploring the cityFrom a gentle daily stroll to a brisk hike across the mountaintops, this is a powerful reading companion for rural and urban walker alike.  If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Runners, Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners and Mindful Thoughts for Birdwatchers.

"This gorgeously-illustrated book makes the link between getting out in the garden, and the enrichment that can come as a result." - PlantBased mag"Clea sows a series of meditation techniques about tending the earth wholeheartedly, and shows you how to embrace gardening as a spiritually-enriching hobby to help reconnect you to nature." - Soul & Spirit mag"It promises to lift your soil and your soul! We love." - Woman's Own *BOOK OF THE WEEK*"Clea Danaan is on a gentle mission to help more people fall in love with the Earth." - NFU Countryside"We adore her beautiful little book, Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners, which will inspire you to reconnect with nature, help you live consciously through your planting, and accept unavoidable gardening pitfalls!" - Green ParentMindful Thoughts for Gardeners reminds us how this spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature every day.  Rooting each blossoming thought in deep ecology and conscious living, we unearth the power inherent in mindfully lifting the soil; it lifts our souls as well. This beautifully illustrated little book sows a series of 25 meditations about tending the Earth wholeheartedly, including:  • Seeds, soil and roots• Small gardens• Plants and wildlife• Recycling in the garden• Community gardening• Permaculture• Seasons  Author Clea Danaan explores the interconnectedness of nature in this carefully crafted small volume that any green-fingeredgrower will want to dig into.  If you like this, you might also be interested in Seedbombs, Love Bees, Mindful Thoughts for Walkers and Nature Tonic.

"Nick Moore reminds us all that however frequently we may cycle, two wheels is always a rather magical way to travel." - The Simple ThingsCycling is about more than competitive racing, lycra, and physical endurance; it’s about joy, meditative wonder and spiritual enrichment.Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists presents a series of focused meditations on why and how cycling can be a powerful practice of mindful awareness. From the pleasure of riding down a hill, to finding the upsides of a flat, Nick Moore steers us on an enlightening journey through the true value of riding a bicycle.

"This engaging book helps town-bound readers discover the joys of urban living." - DAILY MAIL"A quirky guide to the greener side of the capital, offers stories and advice on how to find nature and comradeship in the sometimes-isolating and always hectic metropolis." - Elle Decoration"Lucy Anna Scott advocates getting out to the nearest available natural feature of the city." - BALANCE"Lucy Anna Scott outlines simple ways to find moments of calm in our often chaotic urban lives." - Square Mile "Have this gem of a book by your bedside for quietening your thoughts and be that better person who takes life at a more considered pace." - Little Bird: An Insider's Guide to London Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers explores how spiritually nourishing living in a metropolis can be, offering its urban occupants an inspiring energy and a special kind of humanity.Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this lovingly illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of city life, including: Noticing natureEmbracing chaosThe joy of small livingResourcefulnessRevelling in changeNight walksConnecting with community. . . and much moreIt is often assumed that cities are terrible places for our spiritual and mental health but this could not be further from the truth. Through 25 focused thoughts, Lucy Anna Scott shows how cities are enriching, inventive, ever-evolving and endlessly social; providing a togetherness that is a powerful force for wellbeing. This is an inspiring read for anyone that lives or works in a city, that is moving to one or has fallen out of love with one.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists . . .

Mindful Thoughts for Birdwatchers brings us closer to the birds we share the world with.  Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of birdwatching, including:City birdsThe magic of birdsongThe art of looking and listeningFlock behaviourThe migration cycle…and much moreNoticing and appreciating the awesome nature of birdlife is a spiritually affirming activity – reconnecting us to the natural world, even if seen only from our window or back garden. From the sight of birds heading to roost at sunset to the delight of birdsong at dawn, there are moments every day when being aware of the avian life around us is inspiring and rewarding.In 25 focused reflections, author Adam Ford shares observations on bird habits and qualities, including the delicate genius of the feather, the flight of the swallow and the intricacies of birds’ nests, reminding us of the wonders of our feathered friends.  If you like this, you might be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners, Mindful Thoughts for Walkers and Mindfulness and the Natural World. . .

Embracing cooking as a spiritually-nourishing meditation is a deliciously simple path to reconnecting ourselves to what we eat every day—this beautifully illustrated little book reminds us how to do it.Mindful Thoughts for Cooks presents 25 thoughtful insights into the holistic health and wellbeing we can digest through the everyday process and experience of cooking. Holistic cook Julia Ponsonby shares the true value of eating homemade, real food, mixing together practical and soulful ingredients with a dash of nature’s alchemy, to present a carefully crafted dish that every discerning cook will want to taste and savor.

“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine“In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember”  - Your Healthy Living“An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” - Fit & WellMindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels!Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including:Running ritualsThe running communityRunning for charityDealing with injuryThe power of breathListening to the body. . . and much moreRunning can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .

‘Mindful Thoughts for Mothers is the perfect present for mums everywhere. It explores a mother’s world, helping the reader to hold a sense of the “bigger picture” while being present in the day-to-day.’ - Mental Health Foundation‘The opposite of hardline, hectoring motherhood manuals, this charmingly illustrated hardback takes a gentle meander through the motherhood journey.’ - Waitrose WeekendMindful Thoughts for Mothers brings mindful awareness to important moments on the mothering journey. Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of motherhood, including: The first few monthsYour identity as a motherTantrumsTeenagersBoundaries and compromise…and many moreMotherhood is one of the most wonderful and powerful experiences we can have in life. As the early years of our children’s lives unfold, we will undoubtedly experience the joys they bring, but will also encounter the stresses and demands that appear daily and nightly on the parenting path. Using mindfulness practice to manage these demands we can become more present and meet life with awareness, in the moment. These 25 focused reflections on motherhood will help you find greater self-understanding and enable you to navigate a mindful path along this exciting journey. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Fathers and Mindful Pregnancy and Birth.

“In his handy pocket-sized book, Mark Westmoquette presents a constellation of musings on how the mysteries of the outer universe—from shooting stars and eclipses, to the journey of a photon—connect us more deeply to our inner universes.” - FLOW magazineMindful Thoughts for Stargazers explores how knowledge of the workings of the universe can deepen our levels of awareness and connect us to our internal worlds.Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this dazzlingly illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of the cosmos, including: StarsPlanetsThe moonCometsNavigationTimeSoundPhotons. . . and much morePhysics and astronomy are not cold, detached subjects, they engender awe, wonder and a sense of connection with everything that exists. Astronomer and ex-Zen monk, Mark Westmoquette, provides 25 calming meditations that offer mindfulinsight on the skies above us, suitable for everyone from scientists to stargazers.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Birdwatchers . . .

‘Mindful Thoughts for Mothers is the perfect present for mums everywhere. It explores a mother’s world, helping the reader to hold a sense of the “bigger picture” while being present in the day-to-day.’ - Mental Health Foundation‘The opposite of hardline, hectoring motherhood manuals, this charmingly illustrated hardback takes a gentle meander through the motherhood journey.’ - Waitrose WeekendMindful Thoughts for Mothers brings mindful awareness to important moments on the mothering journey.  Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of motherhood, including:The first few monthsYour identity as a motherTantrumsTeenagersBoundaries and compromise…and many moreMotherhood is one of the most wonderful and powerful experiences we can have in life. As the early years of our children’s lives unfold, we will undoubtedly experience the joys they bring, but will also encounter the stresses and demands that appear daily and nightly on the parenting path. Using mindfulness practice to manage these demands we can become more present and meet life with awareness, in the moment. These 25 focused reflections on motherhood will help you find greater self-understanding and enable you to navigate a mindful path along this exciting journey.  If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Fathers and Mindful Pregnancy and Birth.

“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine“In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember”  - Your Healthy Living“An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” - Fit & WellMindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels!Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including:Running ritualsThe running communityRunning for charityDealing with injuryThe power of breathListening to the body. . . and much moreRunning can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .

Mindful Thoughts for Makers explores how the making process can be used as a tool for meditation, and not just a means to an end.Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this lovingly illustrated little book muses on all aspects of making, including: MotivationExperimentingMaking mistakesMonotonyPerfectionismThe making communityThe environment. . . and many moreMaking can be much more than a business or hobby, it can be a spiritually enriching activity, slowing us down and connecting our hands to our heart. Textile artist Ellie Beck reveals, through 25 focused reflections, why creating with our hands is uplifting, rewarding and soothing for the mind, body and soul. This book offers meaningful insights to all makers from artists and bakers to tailors and woodworkers – the list is endless.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners . . .

Mindful Thoughts for Surfers explores how meditative a life on the surfboard can be. These 25 insightful musings will inspire beginners and experts alike.The heightened attention in surfing and the meditative nature of water facilitate the perfect opportunity to practise mindfulness. Sam Bleakley is an international longboard champion and advocate for all forms of waveriding. With an interest in Buddhism and Taoism, he discusses: Blue mindfulness - identifying with the oceanThe connection to nature​Dropping the egoEmbracing imperfectionResponsibility and diversityThe opportunity for play, beauty and musicThrough these reflections, Sam explores how riding the waves is the ultimate meditation and offers an astute awareness of what the oceans tell us about our place in the natural world – if we would just listen. His illuminating meditations, each beautifully illustrated, make this book perfect for dipping into and offer a gentle gateway into life-affirmingawareness for everyone. If you like this you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Runners . . .