Reads That Feed My Mind

“There is no frigate like a book, to take us lands away.” –Emily Dickinson

Reading to feed the mind is a concept this femme adheres to in the hopes of living a Tickled Pink life.  I’ve always been an avid reader.  As a little girl, I would read pretty much anything I could get my hands on.  In college, I gravitated toward the classics.  About 12 years ago, following my attendance at leadership training held in San Francisco, my preferences shifted toward anything that was related to self-care, personal development or motivation.  These days, I’m a self-proclaimed self-help junkie, but I also enjoy reading biographies/autobiographies (especially about fascinating women), how to’s related to those things I seek to learn more about (art, crafts, yoga, writing, etc.), or works focused on zen/healthy living.

Some years ago, I began building a home library of favorites.  Below, are some of the mind-feeding reads I find myself referring to time and time again:

Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach

Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Play by Kimberly Wilson

The Mindful Woman: Gentle Practices for Restoring Calm, Finding Balance & Opening Your Heart by Sue Patton Thoele

Daily Om: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Day by Madisyn Taylor

Tea Celebrations by Alexandra Stoddard

A Woman’s Worth by Marianne Williamson

Make Your Creative Dreams Real: A Plan for Procrastinators, Perfectionists, Busy People, and People Who Would Rather Sleep All Day by SARK

Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways to Improve Your Life One Week at a Time by Cheryl Richardson

The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women: A Portable Life Coach for Creative Women by Gail McMeekin

Do you have any reads that beckon you again and again?  Please share! T.