Of Books ...

 I Love Bacons Essay's for their crispness and insight. This particular essay - "Of Studies" from his book  Bacon's Essays: And Wisdom Of The Ancients ( https://amzn.to/2UpTb0F ) has stuck with me since I read it first in my college textbook.　He has so nicely put his view on studies and explains how Studies help to enrich life for both enjoyment and practical purposes. However, he also believes that moderation is necessary for studies to be most useful. One shouldn't study so much that it distracts them from actually applying their studies and living. Quoting below few lines from his essay -  


"....Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. Some books also may be read by deputy, and extracts made of them by others; but that would be only in the less important arguments, and the meaner sort of books, else distilled books are like common distilled waters, flashy things. "

I resonate so much with what he is saying in the above lines, and I believe there is a specific book or say genre of books to fuel and cure our thoughts and to meet and treat certain needs of ours.

Reading helps readers to cope up with different situations. Reading enhances readers intellect and reading also cures restraints of the mind

".... Histories make men wise; poets witty; the mathematics subtile; natural philosophy deep; moral grave; logic and rhetoric able to contend. Abeunt studia in mores...."

I have collated a list of Books  on Amazon which I found were serving some purpose and addressing specific needs of teens and toddlers. 
I will be adding more details about them as and when I get time and would love to hear about your thoughts and views about them and even learn about other books which have served a purpose in your life.
  • Teens and Young Adults 
  • Toddlers 
  • Books on Feelings and Yoga - 
    1. Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere Paperback – Illustrated, December 5, 2017 - https://amzn.to/3zMVv1J
    2. Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. Paperback – July 23, 2017 https://amzn.to/2UuvC73
    3. Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion Paperback – October 14, 2017 - https://amzn.to/3j2KS5g
    4. Little Yoga: A Toddler's First Book Of Yoga Hardcover – Picture Book, September 1, 2005 - https://amzn.to/3j17NOf
    5. Sleepy Little Yoga: A Toddler's Sleepy Book of Yoga Hardcover – Illustrated, April 17, 2007 https://amzn.to/2Uhftl0
    6. My Body Is a Rainbow: The Color of My Feelings Hardcover – Picture Book, July 20, 2021 Mallika Chopra - https://amzn.to/3xDiWsA

    7. Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More (Just Be Series) Paperback – Illustrated, August 28, 2018 - Mallika Chopra - https://amzn.to/3zO5S5o
    8. Just Be You: Ask Questions, Set Intentions, Be Your Special Self, and More (Just Be Series) Paperback – Illustrated, March 2, 2021 - Mallika Chopra  - https://amzn.to/3zO698q

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