Are You "Mind Full" Or Mindful? (5 Helpful Books That Will Get You There)
It's no secret that our minds become preoccupied with everyday happenings; get the kids up and ready for school on time, quickly run to the grocery store and the bank before flying home to prepare meals and finish folding the laundry. It's time to take a breathe and ask; Am I being "mind full" or mindful?
Sometimes, our resonance lowers in frequency, sending our systems through a spinning loop. Our egos push us in all different directions, providing protection from life’s everyday challenges. However, the ego can go overboard worrying about everything that can go wrong; Is my child getting enough support in school? Where will I get the time to support my family - and when on Earth will I get time for myself?
Raising frequency from a low, fearful state elevates the mind to a state of clarity. A reminder that the universe can be trusted.
Great spiritual leaders throughout time, like yogis, shamans, mystics and others, connect to a realm of universal peace, which exists at a higher frequency. By evolving consciousness through yoga and meditation, we are able to rise above the daily grind, and find peace in just existing.
frequencyRiser offers the tools needed to elevate to a higher level of awareness.
When we exist at a higher frequency all aspects of life become powerfully sublime.
Where do we start? What do we do to find inner peace? Below are some books to help you on your journey to enlightenment.
Top 5 Mindfulness Books Recommended for Beginners
1. How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chodron
2. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
3. Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zin
4. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
5. Be Here Now by Ram Dass
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