At twenty-two, Vera Jo Bustos boxes her belongings and boards a plane to Greece to fulfill her dream as a professional basketball player. Captured through the lens of vulnerability - her dream crashes head-on into her reality. She lives the struggles of learning a foreign language, the obstacles of homesickness, loneliness, and the agony of constant defeat. Through her journey she realizes what life's greatest gifts truly are. All moments are memorable. Few are dull. One is everlasting.

Embark on a transformative journey to cultivate mental well-being and resilience through the power of mindfulness. In this insightful book, R.H. Rizvi expertly guides you through the principles and practices of mindfulness, providing a comprehensive roadmap to - Develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation - Manage stress, anxiety, and depression - Enhance relationships and communication skills - Improve focus, productivity, and overall well-being With a unique blend of psychological expertise, spiritual wisdom, and relatable examples, Rizvi makes mindfulness accessible and applicable to everyday life. Join the journey to awaken your mind, nurture your spirit, and unlock a path to lasting mental health and happiness.

The Mindful Universe takes you on a journey through the outer cosmos, exploring its inherently spiritual nature and mindful connection to our inner cosmos.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, pressured, anxious and disconnected, this book will change your life, one mindful step at a time. A guide from a popular podcaster to de-stressing and becoming happier by becoming more mindful in your everyday life. Learn why it's vital to prioritise self-care, wellbeing and mental health. Discover effective and practical mindfulness and meditation strategies and learn to apply them in all life areas, including work, relationships and self-care. Learn skills to increase resilience and improve wellbeing throughout their lives. Be encouraged and inspired to create an ongoing mindfulness practice.

This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain: "Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body." It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.

Most people experience a time when they feel overwhelmed by heartbreak and grief from loss. Rather than loss related to death, in this book the author explores the broader mean of loss. Some people have the resilience to manage losses and rise up stronger than ever, while others live out their lives in spiritual distress. With heartfelt energy, the author inspires readers to consciously grow through their losses and take that wisdom forward to thrive. The chapters include journal questions and activities to help readers get to know themselves better and act from a place of greater awareness.

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh is best known as a prolific author, poet, teacher, scholar and peace activist. Yet he is also a master calligrapher, distilling ancient Buddhist teachings into simple phrases that resonate with our modern times, capturing and expressing his lifetime of meditative insight, peace and compassion. This book offers a rare opportunity to spend time in the presence of his beautiful creations. For Thich Nhat Hanh, creating calligraphy is more than creating art - it is also a meditative practice. He is fully present for every moment, from drinking his tea, to sitting down and taking a brush, and using the tea to make the ink. Each calligraphy is made of mindful sitting, breathing, walking, smiling - and love.