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The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet | Sarah Anderson

#HaikuADay #HaikuHive

Okay, I‘m an introvert & get anxiety in unknown social settings but I keep hearing about silent book clubs so I‘m giving it a try tonight, inspiring today‘s haiku.

Beyond comfort‘s edge
Butterflies begin to stir
Silent book club night

Kristy_K, DebinHawaii, Mimi28, TheBookHippie, JenlovesJT47, Susanita, Reggie, vivastory, Itchyfeetreader, jdiehr, CBee, dabbe, kelli7990, Jari-chan, ImperfectCJ, lil1inblue, The_Book_Ninja, julieclair, AnnCrystal, bellabella, BooksandCoffee4Me

TheBookHippie 😅🤞🏻 21h

JenlovesJT47 Ooh this sounds intriguing, going to look into it! 🤗♥️ 21h

LeahBergen Let us know how it went! 21h

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Bookish_Thoughts I love the concept! (Isn‘t that such an introvert thing to say? “Love the concept, but I‘m staying home”) Good luck! And also, what @LeahBergen said. 🙂 20h

AnnCrystal I've been reading about these, seems dreamy 👏🏼🐝😉👍🏼📚🐝💝. Echoing @LeahBergen ☺️👌🏼. (edited) 18h

Itchyfeetreader Hope you have fun 13h

lil1inblue I hope you had fun! My library just started a silent book club - I'm hoping to try it out once things slow down a bit! 10h

dabbe Your words are inspiring! Can't wait to hear how it went. 💛🤎🧡 8h

DebinHawaii I just posted my haiku follow up! While not totally silent, it was good & I‘d go again. @LeahBergen @dabbe @AnnCrystal @Bookish_Thoughts @JenlovesJT47 @TheBookHippie @Itchyfeetreader @lil1inblue 3h

AnnCrystal @DebinHawaii 💝💝💝. 48m

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads

Radical Acceptance | Tara Brach

A day late but here it is! #JulyJazz #forgiveness

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, LitsyEvents

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 1mo

kspenmoll 💛💛 1mo

Eggs Lovely 💛 1mo

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lanecannon

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story | Dan Harris

so-so

It took me a while to get through this book because I found the author's tone pompous and unrelatable. Although I had some good takeaway moments from the book overall it was hard to chew.

Mattsbookaday

Enlighten Me (a Graphic Novel) | Minh Le

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Enlighten Me, by Minh Lê (illustrated by Chan Chau) (2023)

Premise: A graphic novel for children introducing some basic tenets and stories of Buddhism.

Review: This was surprisingly fun, sort of a like a kids‘ introduction to Buddhism crossed with the 8-bit adventure of Scott Pilgrim. I do wish however there was more story. Cont.

Mattsbookaday It is framed as the main character learning about Buddhism to help him deal with conflict at school but never actually addresses that in the end. But it was still fun and, pardon the pun, enlightening.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4mo

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REPollock

Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment | Robert Wright

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Fascinating and mind-expanding evaluation of Buddhism from a scientific standpoint. Highly recommended.

Image: Lenni decides the muffins aren‘t for kitties.

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MemoirsForMe

How to Relax | Thich Nhat Hanh, Nhaaat

Sarah!!! Just received your wonderful letter and package this week. OMG, I‘m speechless!!! 🤩🤩🤩😭😭😭😘😘😘 How you ever found time to make us this beautiful blanket with all that‘s on your plate. It‘s already keeping me cozy, warm and relaxed during reading time. (And as you can see, Frost thinks it‘s for him!)
We will treasure it always…and you! 🥰🥰🥰
@TheAromaofBooks

PurpleyPumpkin Beautiful!🤩 6mo

Lesliereadsalot You‘re so lucky! 6mo

TheAromaofBooks YAY!!! I'm so glad it arrived safely. Congratulations on getting married... a year and a half ago 😂 Also, we are closing on our new house tomorrow!!!!!!!! So whenever you get a chance to write back, do use the new address I sent you!! 😁 6mo

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AmyG Frost has apparently already read this book! 6mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 6mo

MemoirsForMe @TheAromaofBooks That‘s fine by us, we‘re still celebrating! 😁 Wow! So happy for you! Your new place looks amazing. Those garages would have sealed the deal for me too! 🏠🎉🍾 6mo

MemoirsForMe @PurpleyPumpkin @Lesliereadsalot I feel like Linus, I‘m wrapped up in it all the time! 6mo

MemoirsForMe @AmyG 😸😸😸 6mo

MemoirsForMe @dabbe He sure does run this household! 😸 6mo

Schnoebs I got my mom this book a hey years ago in hopes that she would get the hint to relax and enjoy her down time more. Shockingly, the book did not help 😂 6mo

TheAromaofBooks Also, I am very glad to see Frost enjoying this blanket. Our cat kept trying to sleep in the basket where I stored it while I was working on it 😂 6mo

MemoirsForMe @Schnoebs Maybe your mom would do better with the Calm app! Sending relaxing vibes to you both! 😁✌🏻 6mo

MemoirsForMe @TheAromaofBooks Frost is still fascinated by our beautiful blanket. Guess our cats love their yarn in all forms! 😂 6mo

Alora What a cutie!!! Love my tabbies 6mo

MemoirsForMe @Alora Thank you! He‘s a character! 😸 6mo

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wanderinglynn

Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment�and Your Life | Jon Kabat-Zinn

#mentalhealthmonday

1. Stressed, more stressed, & tired
2. Music, audiobooks, rereading faves, cutting out nearly all social media
3. Nutrition & its effect on mental health, thinking errors, music/art, relaxation techniques

Kerrbearlib

Aims42 💛🧡🩷 6mo

kspenmoll 💛💛💛💛 6mo

wanderinglynn @Aims42 @kspenmoll 🥰 thank you. I know many of us are stressed to the max right now. 💛 6mo

Kerrbearlib Thanks so much for responding! Sorry for the late reply. I've stacked the book. I can relate to feeling stressed and tired. Those are great future topics - thanks for the suggestions! 6mo

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TiredLibrarian

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation | Thich Nhat Hanh, Dinh Mai Vo

Unfortunately I didn't get to finish The Wedding People before it was due back at the library. I think I'll try this one next. It's been on my TBR forever, and I'm trying to get back into meditation and mindfulness. Thich Nhat Hanh should be a good guide.

#nonfiction

Leftcoastzen He‘s wonderful! 6mo

TiredLibrarian @Leftcoastzen I have the tagged book, and I dip into it now and then. I love his insights.

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh

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Chelsea.Poole

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World | Haemin Sunim

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A quick listen, though I was supposed to read this slowly, as the title suggests. I liked it, though I‘m not sure how much will stick, so it would be better to have this in print for a bigger impact. Several points really resonated and would be excellent for people to hear, especially the sections about finding the common ground and realizing that often religions have more in common than what separates them. Delight in the simple things in life.

julieclair Same for me. I listened on audio - not slowly - and then ended up buying a print copy so I could linger over it. 6mo

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AllDebooks

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World | Haemin Sunim

#MidwinterSolace #LitSolace

Happy Imbolc 🌞 Spring is on its way. 🌷

I hope you've enjoyed the last 2 months as much as I have. #MWS is always a big help to get me through the shorter days.
❄️Did you participate in the #buddyread (tagged book)?
❄️What are your thoughts?

We'll be back for #MidsummerSolace in June. Happy reading. 📚

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

AllDebooks @Faranae @Deblovestoread @TheBookHippie @Marmie7 @Julsmarshall @PaperbackPirate @dabbe @quietjenn @Charityann @peaKnit @Librarybelle @Read4life @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks @Sarahreadstoomuch 6mo

AllDebooks @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl @jenniferw88 @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie @Chrissyreadit @Cuilin @gossamerchild 6mo

AllDebooks @TheKidUpstairs @Crinoline_Laphroaig @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc @sebrittainclark @BookwormAHN @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame 6mo

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AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk @ChasingOm @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @LocalTXLibrarian @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @TEArificbooks @TheDaysGoBy @inthegreensandblues 6mo

AllDebooks @DogMomIrene @Kenyazero @bookwyrm7 @CatLass007 6mo

Librarybelle Overall, some good reflections. I liked the stories in each section that helped solidify the message for that section. I was not as enchanted with the book as I had hoped I would be, but I‘m so glad I read it! 6mo

TheBookHippie I‘m so sorry I bailed too many “pissed me off quips” 🤪😂😂😂🥴😩🤷🏻‍♀️😝 I‘m sure there was good in it for someone. I generally don‘t read these type books. 😅 6mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig I didn't read the tagged book but previous one Calm Christmas and Happy New Year was a gamechanger for me. I want to reread every year. Thank you.

Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A little book of festive joy

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AllDebooks @Librarybelle I felt the same, some nuggets of wisdom in there. 6mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie lol, fair enough 🤣 6mo

AllDebooks @Crinoline_Laphroaig I'm so glad you enjoyed the Christmas book. 😊 6mo

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks I bailed both books 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I cannot. 6mo

Julsmarshall I listened to it on #audio and like @Librarybelle , found a few gems that resonated with me. I never would have found this book without the challenge so thanks, @AllDebooks ! 6mo

dabbe @AllDeBooks @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

Thank you for hosting this and giving all of us much-needed inspiration. 🩶🩷🩶 6mo

AllDebooks @dabbe it has been an absolute pleasure, as always. Thank you for joining us. X 6mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie 🤣 6mo

AllDebooks @Julsmarshall I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊 6mo

kspenmoll My “Bridget cross” is on my front door😀 It‘s so cold is hard to imagine spring… 6mo

AllDebooks @kspenmoll 😊 6mo

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