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Meditation For Kids

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I mean to start meditating, but of course it’s the starting that’s a tad challenge. This little book of different meditations geared for little kids between ages 4-8 is the perfect starter for kids and adults. The 40 different exercises are unique, fun, silly and yet serious at times. Each meditation comes with cute artwork to help you visualize that particular meditation.

If you need to break out your creative, little kid side then I recommend this book. As adults we are focusing on being serious so much of the time we forget to know how to play and let go of our adult stresses. I think my favorite meditation in this book is the one on the topic of anger where you pretend to throw down potatoes that are too, hot (think of the game hot potato as a kid) then stomp on them to turn them into mashed potatoes.

I received my complimentary copy of Meditation For Kids by Tejal Patel from Rockridge Press, care of Callisto Publisher’s Club. The views are mine and of my own choice. Even though I’m an adult with no children I find these books on meditation for kids is perfect for those of us late to the meditation lifestyle. Simple doesn’t mean dumbed down. Go grab a copy to begin your meditation journey.

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Bedtime Meditations For Kids

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I’ve wanted to dive into meditation for the past few years. I’ll admit the idea of it is a tad daunting. When I saw this book available to review I thought well if it’s geared for kids then it will be less intimidating for an adult. Bedtime Meditations For Kids is an adorable picture book filled with cute artwork to accompany each meditation. The different meditations are fun, silly and perfect to practice along side your child, or child you are taking care of (niece, nephew, step-child, grandchild, etc).

I received my complimentary copy of Bedtime Meditations For Kids by Cory Cochiolo,MA, CHt from Rockridge Press, care of Callisto Publisher’s Club. The views are mine and of my own choice. If you are looking for a book that is a fun introduction to meditating with kids then this is just the right book. I found the artwork to be fun, playful and it definitely brings out the little kid in you.

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Create Your Dream Life Now

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When I saw the artwork on the cover of this book I just had to request to review it, not to mention the title, Create Your Dream Life Now, is enticing. This short book is filled with inspiration and helpful tips on how to focus on what you want to achieve through practicing yoga, meditation, prayer, implementing morning and nightly rituals and more.

I have in the past read books on different types of meditation. This book provided a very small sample. I discovered some I’m not too, keen on implementing, but might be open to others. I like the idea of having morning and nightly rituals. I do have a small morning one of sitting and having some coffee before work, but to add more to it, so there is more balance would be good. I have once gone to a yoga class which was outside my comfort zone. The stretching was very challenging and I couldn’t spiritually stomach the chanting, so I didn’t. As for prayer I don’t pray as much as I used to, or could/should. I do believe in God and I know this book’s stance is from a different belief system.

I think even if you don’t agree with everything in this little book you can still come away with helpful suggestions in how to focus your life goals and create balance in your life. Due to recent health ups and downs I’ve gotten into more deep breathing to help my anxiety go down so I can relax more to fall asleep at night. It truly works. I think having a tube down my throat as an infant in the hospital didn’t help in me knowing how to breathe comfortably through my nose, or to know to take good hearty, deep breaths.

I received a complimentary digital ARC copy of Create Your Dream Life Now by Darren Marc from HCI, care of NetGalley. All the opinions expressed in this review are strictly mine.

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Just Sit

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Do you wish you could meditate, but don’t know where to start and the books you’ve found on meditation seem intimidating? Look no further! Just Sit is an easy to read book with neat illustrations to make it even more fun to read. I’ve thought of getting into meditation and I have read a few books on the topic, but I haven’t attempted to meditate. Just Sit is a book you’ll want to reread. The suggestions on different ways a person can meditate are helpful, easy to try and there is a lot of information packed into this little orange book. This is a great beginner’s book and the authors don’t make you feel uneducated like some other books on meditation might.

I received Just Sit by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz for free from TLC Book Tours in exchange for my review. I’m so happy I requested to review this book. It was educational, fun, enlightening, cute and a very helpful book. Who wants to start meditation with me? If so, click here to grab a copy.