Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help reduce anxiety and boost resilience. These self-care titles are always available as eBooks through Hoopla.
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The Art of Breathing: The Secret to Living Mindfully by Danny Penman
A concise guide to finding peace in a messy world, by taking the time to breathe
Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day by Steven Hagen
A longtime teacher of Buddhism offers insights and observations on being present
Calming the Rush of Panic: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Guide to Freeing Yourself from Panic Attacks and Living a Vital Life by Bob Stahl and Wendy Millstine
An introduction to exploratory practices and meditations to transform panic into peace
Everyday Meditation: 100 Daily Meditations for Health, Stress Relief, and Everyday Joy by Tobin Blake
A book of innovative ways to start meditating or invigorate existing practice
The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness by Diana Winston
A friendly, simple guide to exploring life at its deepest levels
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment – and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
An invitation to awaken and embody more completely who we really are
On Doing Nothing: Finding Inspiration in Idleness by Roman Muradov
An illustrated ode to the pleasures and possibilities of slowing down
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
The best-selling book about connecting with the essence of our Being
Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster by Linda Graham
Clear guidance on building resilience, the learned capacity to cope with any adversity
The Worry-Free Mind: Train Your Brain, Calm the Stress Spin Cycle, and Discover a Happier, More Productive You by Carol Kershaw and Bill Wade
Exercises to shatter the illusions that keep us in a state of constant worry