Download or read book Draw Yourself Calm written by Amy Maricle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the relaxing, mindful practice of slow drawing Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing. With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually – one line at a time.

Download or read book Paint Yourself Calm written by Jean Haines and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the happiness benefits of putting brush to paper with a guide that puts judgment aside and “encourages simple enjoyment of painting” (Library Journal). Meditative, peaceful, and calming, watercolour painting offers a sense of control and self-worth to everyone, with no judgment or goal beyond the joy of painting itself. This book shows you how to calm and enhance your outlook through the movement of brush on paper. Master artist Jean Haines leads you through the journey, putting the emphasis on the joy of play rather than on pressure to perform or produce—and showing you how to wipe away your worries with the soothing, gentle strokes of watercolour paint. “Starting from the premise that everyone can paint, Haines frees readers of the goals and expectations of end results, and encourages simple enjoyment of painting. Open-ended, detailed exercises guide readers through experimenting with paint to gain a sense of control; to relieve stress; to escape; or to be in a better mood. The emotional and psychological properties of color are discussed as are obstacles to creativity and happiness. . . . [a] unique blend of self-care and expression.” —Library Journal

Download or read book Calm written by Michael Acton Smith and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This e-book is a shorter version of the paperback, with the same beautifully designed content excluding the practical exercise pages - perfect to dip in and out, and choose which bits work best for you. Join the Calm revolution. Modern life is hectic and relentless: trains delayed, endless emails filling the inbox, kids squabbling before bedtime... There has never been a more important time to rediscover your pause button. Calm is the book that will show you how to take back a little bit of peace, space and all-important calm. This book contains the simple tools, tricks and habits that will change the rest your life. It is a practical and pleasurable guide to twenty-first century mindfulness. Regular meditation is medically proven to be good for you - it increases focus and creativity, productivity and job satisfaction, mental and even physical health. But in reality most of us don't have time to sit on a cushion with our eyes closed for half an hour every day. And many people associate meditation with hard work and huge lifestyle shifts: you might be imagining Buddhist monks locked in a mountain retreat and living off gruel... This is where Calm comes in. Calm is about simple, achievable habits that work with the demands of your busy life instead of pretending those demands don't exist. Calm does not require specialist training: it uses abilities that every single one of us is born with, like creativity, spontaneity and simply noticing the world around you. Calm is not a set of rules that you need to worry about following or breaking. It is inspirational, practical and non-prescriptive. Onerous, time-consuming meditation might seem out of reach but everyone can achieve calm - including you. Calm combines extracts from fascinating neurological research with wisdom from history's great thinkers and the real-life experiences of individuals across the globe. It demystifies mindfulness and shows you the many simple ways to be mindful while carrying on with your life. It is also a beautifully crafted object, filled with artwork and artistry, that will change your perspective by showing you the pleasures of the world anew. Take a walk with nowhere to go, savour a chocolate on the tip of your tongue, plant a seed, doodle aimlessly, turn off your mobile phone for five short minutes. Smile, breathe and go slowly. Michael Acton Smith has written a game-changing book, one that will finally balance everyone's need for calm with the realities of modern life. Join the Calm revolution. Calm your mind; change your world. Calm.com @calm

Download or read book Drawing Calm written by Susan Evenson and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing Calm teaches artists and non-artists how to find an oasis of calm every day by using the work of master painters to inspire creativity. Maybe it's the colors, or the eye-widening vistas, or maybe it's just the idea that harmony can exist on a square of canvas, but there is something in art that can calm and inspire at the same time. In Drawing Calm, artist Susan Evenson, shows readers how to do the same. It's a book for everyone—non-artists as well as those with plenty of experience in a studio. Using restful, but dynamic works of art as a starting point, Susan Evenson teaches how to capture the light and peace of the master painting. Making use of "soft" techniques such as torn-paper collage, blended pastels, and wet-on-wet watercolor, this workshop encourages stress-free creativity. After you learn how to set up your work space and what materials to gather, choose your soundtrack and get started with some warm-up exercises. Then, unwind with projects grouped by theme: Delight Quiet Warmth Harmony Calm Light Rhythm Put on the music that makes you happy and choose the colors that take you there too!

Download or read book The Secret to Clara s Calm written by Tamara Levitt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clara is usually happy and friendly. But when she lost her temper one too many times, she lost her friends with it. Can Brodhi the bird teach her the secret to staying calm, even when things don't go her way?

Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and published by Beaming Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mindfulness is a powerful practice to help kids find calm in the midst of everyday stress--but how to make it accessible and fun? In Crafting Calm: Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, quizzes, crafts, and activities, with the goal of learning a deeper sense of calm, peace, joy, and connection to the world around them, all while improving emotional intelligence, boosting self-esteem, and reducing anxiety. Perfect for kids to do alone or with the help of an adult, the activities in Crafting Calm will have kids playing, tinkering, creating, and doodling their way to peaceful, balanced minds.

Download or read book The Art of Mindfulness Peace and Calm Coloring written by Lark Crafts and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ART OF MINDFULNESS: A powerful way to focus on the here and now . . . and create something beautiful, too. Mindfulness is the word of the moment. But how can we reach this deeper state of calm? Color in and meditate on these soothing scenes and patterns, featuring gardens of flowers, birds, and other exquisite designs. They will help anyone seeking a mindful state to achieve their goal of inner peace.

Download or read book The Art of Surrender written by Eiman Al Zaabi and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of Reader's Favorite Book Award** **Winner of Book Excellence Award** **Winner of the Body Mind Spirit Book Award** For seekers of truth, Al Zaabi is a wise and intrepid guide through the wilderness of the self. In plainspoken and heartfelt language, she shine light on the spiritual path and reveals the beauty and necessity of surrender, which has for too long been misunderstanding in the west. -Krista Bremer, author of A Tender Struggle Do you ever wish you could switch off the chatter in your mind? This is what brings many of us to self-help, the fears and worries that go along with being human. It is the reason many of us investigate spirituality: emotions and the thoughts beneath them. Indeed, many approaches to religion and spirituality will tell you that the mind causes your suffering and teach you to quiet your inner voice. The Art of Surrender stands out among self-help books because it offers a completely new approach to spirituality, health, and healing. You do not have to silence your thoughts. Your brain and mind are a gift; they have a spiritual purpose, which is to seek the truth and establish genuine spirituality. Drawing on her Muslim heritage and her wise and careful exploration of spirituality without religion yet informed by it, Eiman Al Zaabi guides you in the delightful art of spiritual inquiry, investigating ideas for yourself and incorporating only those truths that resonate deeply. Whether you are taking the first steps on your spiritual journey or have long traveled such a path, The Art of Surrender will transform your relationship with yourself, the Divine, and the world around you. You’ll learn the deepest needs of your soul and discover how to meet them. You’ll be guided through the four stages of the spiritual journey: finding Source, knowing Source, aligning with Source, and surrendering to Source. With this approach to self-help, anxiety melts away as you develop a spirituality of gratitude and trust. When you read this book, you’ll discover the ultimate state of fulfillment and joy: surrender.

Download or read book Paint Yourself Positive written by Jean Haines and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling international author and artist Jean Haines' new book takes readers on an exciting journey through painting. Not just a book for artists, this is for anyone looking for a way of enhancing their life and mood through paint. It's also a way into art for people who have never painted and may even have been told they 'can't paint' at an early age. If you love the idea of sitting down and playing with colour and paint as a distraction from the stresses of modern life, then this is the book for you! All of Jean's books have promoted the life-enhancing effects of painting, and this is especially relevant in Paint Yourself Positive. Whether you can already paint or not, the aim of the book is for you to create in a way that you find pleasing, increases your self-confidence and leaves you feeling energized. Jean will very soon have you wanting to pick up a paintbrush and start to paint - and loving every second of it.

Download or read book Create Your Own Calm written by Meera Lee Patel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are, a beautifully illustrated journal for easing the everyday anxieties we all carry. Feeling anxious, uncertain, overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this empowering new tool for self-care, popular artist and author Meera Lee Patel presents a fresh approach to feeling better. Designed to help us better understand ourselves and dial down the everyday worries getting in our way, these thoughtful and beautifully illustrated journal pages are a safe space for reflection, self-acceptance, and the freedom to move forward with more clarity and joy. Bringing together inspiring quotes from great thinkers and writers throughout history and engaging journal prompts and plenty of room to capture your thoughts, the book is a calming breath of fresh air and a quiet space to reflect and recharge in a hectic and uncertain world.

Download or read book Color Me Calm written by Lacy Mucklow and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portable art-therapy for the over-worked and over-stimulated adult - Color Me Calm offers 100 coloring templates for grown-ups looking to calm down and relax in a demanding digital age.

Download or read book The Art of Peace written by Morihei Ueshiba and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, and in our interactions with society. This is an expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a new introduction by John Stevens, recently translated doka, didactic "poems of the Way," and Ueshiba's own calligraphy.

Download or read book The Art Of Coping written by Tamara Dalton and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haitian Immigrant, Now U.S. Citizen, Pens Inspirational Book THE ART OF COPINGMedical Professional Tamara Dalton Gives Us Anti-Stress Recipe.Newly released inspiration and self-help/advice book, THE ART OF COPING, by RN Tamara Dalton tells how to reduce "stress" in daily life for both single people to parents and families. "Stress robs our ability to function...to enjoy life and our ability to find peace within ourselves," emphasized author Ms. Dalton. "There are many effective ways we can reduce stress, which I discuss in my new book."As a Registered Nurse, Tamara witnesses first-hand how stress wreaks havoc on people of all ages, from all walks of life. "I have dealt with high level of stress myself... I worked to manage stress and have overcome it, finding wholeness and peace within myself."THE ART OF COPING, Tamara's aim, her goal, is to give her readers a recipe for dealing with and managing stress in their lives. She emphasizes: "Stress is real, but we can cope with it by simply using the mindfulness technique. Mindfulness is a lifetime engagement to be here in the present, feeling the experience of the stressors instead of running away from it, whether the experience is pleasant or unpleasant. It's a mental state of calmness in-the-midst of obstacles by acknowledging, accepting and by surrendering to things that we cannot change or things we must deal with for our own growth no matter how painful they may be. I discuss all of this in my book."

Download or read book Creation of Calm written by Mark Fraley and published by Cladach Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young husband and father, Mark learned he had cancer. Through two bouts of the disease that spanned four years, he chose the posture of a seeker. Even when pain and treatments stole his ability to work or focus for periods of time, he captured moments of his journey as images, thoughts, and prayers in the sketchbooks that were his constant companions. This book brings together those moving, heartfelt moments, and the result is honest art, wrenching emotions, a little humor, and authentic spirituality. Mark s story shows that even in the midst of pain and uncertainty, there can be peace and calm.

Download or read book Calm Sutra The Art Of Relaxation written by Dr. Dilip Nadkarni and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is stress the better-half of your life? Bust it with Calm Sutra. A book of simple truths that help you beat stress. The book introduces you to new concepts like the Action & Awareness Principle, Calm Pause, Activating your Personal Theatre etc. Conceptualized and authored by Dr. Dilip Nadkarni this book holds the formula to a relaxed, calm, healthy and peaceful life.

Download or read book Stoicism written by Conrad Miller and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Free Kindle Version When You Purchase The Paperback** The Stoic way and it's ancient Greek roots have been trodden by some of the greatest minds in history. It's now making a comeback and its teachings are helping many people cope with today's hectic World, and they can benefit you immensely too. Learning to be calm in the face of adversity, unshakeable when the chips are down, and centered when unexpected curveballs get thrown your way is priceless. So often our biggest mistakes and regrets in life come when we have been rash in our decision making, or triggered in our responses. It can damage relationships, business opportunities or lead to greater negative consequences. The Stoic way will help you overcome these challenges and change your perceptions in how you see both yourself and the World around you. It will encourage you to become more measured and to choose your battles wisely. The Greek philosophers knew that learning these techniques and strategies would help them to flourish and become resolute in where they wanted to go in life. It gave them a blueprint to achieve their goals and it can do exactly the same for you. They say that there is 'nothing new under the Sun' and what worked well back then works just as well in todays society. If anything it could be argued Stoicism is more needed now more than ever due to the heavy stresses of modern day life. In this book you will learn the following The history of Stoicism. How to live in the present moment. How to roll with the punches and remain balanced and calm. Learn to control your emotions. Learn how to remain unaffected by what others think or say about you. How to focus on the positives in all situations. How to become mentally stronger. How to deal with death and grief. 61 daily practices to learn the Stoic way. There are far too many benefits to this way of life to list here, and by following the strategies and techniques laid out in the book you don't have to keep repeating the same patterns that drag you down. So if this sounds like you then please click the 'add to cart' button above to make a start on the Stoic path!

Download or read book Colorful Place written by Joceleyn Fitzgerald and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We will go back and add to this alter......