Mindful Thoughts - Böcker

'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.

“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 . . .