5 books to reflect, reset, and rediscover yourself

In the whirlwind of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in distractions that don’t truly deserve your attention. The constant noise of overactive thoughts can pull you away from what truly matters—peace, clarity, and space for personal growth. In a world that's constantly online for quick dopamine fixes, taking time for wellness, healing, and self-reflection has never been more important. These five transformative books could be the key to unlocking the inner sense of peace you’ve been seeking.

Offering a fresh perspective on thriving in today’s world, this selection spans memoirs of self-discovery, ancient wisdom on health and wellness, and rituals that bring you closer to nature. Each book will guide you on a journey toward greater balance, healing, and personal growth. Let’s help you find your next read.

Translating Myself and Others by Jhumpa Lahiri

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri’s Translating Myself and Others is a captivating collection of essays that offers an intimate reflection on her dual journey as both a writer and a translator. In this thought-provoking work, Lahiri explores the complexities of language and translation, revealing how these processes shape her creative vision. Drawing on examples from Greek mythology, poetry, and other literary masterpieces, she examines the subtle distinctions of her trade and reflects on how it has reformed her sense of identity and her perspective on life itself.

Sacred by Vasudha Rai

Discover how the knowledge of plants can enrich your life in the most unassuming ways. This book invites you to view plants through a whole new lens. Rai explores the significance of various plants in Indian traditions—highlighting their medicinal benefits, spiritual importance, ecological value, and more. From familiar plants like the banyan and neem to lesser-known yet equally fascinating ones like frankincense and myrrh, this book offers a refreshing perspective and will inspire a newfound love for botany while deepening your appreciation for the natural world.

The Magic Mindset: How to Find Your Happy Place by Preeti Shenoy

In The Magic Mindset, Preeti Shenoy highlights the fact that acknowledging and working through the darker periods of your life is equally as important as focusing on positivity and mental peace. It is a reminder to cherish the highs and lows in order to attain balance and be truly healthy and attuned to your higher self. Shenoy provides a roadmap to figuring out how to turn moments of despair into joy, hopelessness into hope, and basically understanding how to pick yourself up when life gets a little too serious.

Thirteen Months in the Himalayas: Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana by Om Swami

Thirteen Months in the Himalayas: Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana is a memoir by the author Om Swami that documents his transformative journey of self-realisation during a year-long retreat in the Himalayas. Once a successful business entrepreneur turned monk, Swami renounced his career and sought spiritual enlightenment by living a life of meditation in the mountains. This book offers an intimate look into his path to purpose, enlightenment, and the monastic life.

Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life by Dr Suhas G. Kshirsagar

Dr Suhas G. Kshirsagar combines ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medical science in Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life. The book offers a unique approach to health and wellness by introducing the science of "clock genes" and their connection to your circadian rhythms. Through this book, Dr Kshirsagar expresses how small adjustments to daily habits can lead to better health, weight management, and mindfulness. It helps you understand your body’s natural rhythms and how well-curated routines can effectively manage stress, insomnia, and other health issues in a practical and accessible way.

This curation of books offers valuable insights on health, wellness, identity, and self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking to better understand yourself, find balance in your life, or embark on a journey of personal growth, these reads will inspire you to get the ball rolling.

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