“In true love, you attain freedom. When you love, you bring freedom to the person you love. If the opposite is true, it is not true love.” Thich Nhat Hanh, True Love It’s no secret that romantic relationships are complicated. So many of us strive for perfect relationships based on unrealistic standards, or love out of familiar family patterns. We may find ourselves feeling stuck in our relationships – mindlessly living day by day in …
Asia Adams, Staff Writer Coloring books aren’t just for kids anymore! During a recent trip to Barnes & Noble, I was surprised to come across an aisle consisting entirely of adult coloring books. Until then, I didn’t know that such a thing existed, let alone what a fan of them I was about to become! I ended up walking out with Secret Garden by Johanna Basford in hand. Bursting with intricate floral designs, the book has …
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh Sara Goldstein, Staff Writer The date was Saturday, May 9th, 2015. After my first experience with Dr. Shutt’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction silent retreat, I immediately drove to Barnes & Noble in search of more literature to keep me inspired. In retrospect, this was not the wisest decision. My car, under the influence of my relaxed mind, glided down Military Trail. As I …
Beautiful You by Rosie Molinary Asia Adams, Staff Writer Beautiful You is unlike any personal growth book I’ve ever read. While I’ve found that others tend to be repetitive, even cliché at times, this book delivers a fresh approach, and I am grateful to have come across it. From the first page, I was hooked. With 365 prompts for journaling all falling under the umbrella of acceptance and appreciation for oneself, it is wonderful for those …
