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 There are so many books out in the world, from exciting fantasies to chilling thrillers to great biographies...the selection is ever expansive. Amongst this variety, a genre often ignored is one that focuses not so much on festival utopia, dystopia, the feats of world leaders or the wondrous imaginative mind, it does not even focus on the wonderful world of non-fiction around us. Rather, this genre of self-help sheds light on the mind.

 

              The mind, something certainly curious, as it cannot be seen and yet we feel its existence. We wonder if it controls us or if we control it. Reading this almost untouched genre, the reader can learn so much about their own mind and make amazing improvements to one’s happiness. Moreover, these self-help books are often thought to be solely for people experiencing troubles, when in reality, anyone can use these fulfilling books at any time in their lives; One can always use a bit of advice in life.

 

            Exploring self-help books can be a truly eye-opening, inspiring experience. The content of these books give so much to the world, if more people took the time to open them up and gather their gifts, we would be able to observe the abundant change in our surroundings. This quite shamefully unexplored group of works not only deserve to be ventured into, but generate remarkable positivity - a spurt of what we all need every now and then.

 

          These books hold minor details that sum up to a change in character that was almost inconceivable beforehand. There are further methods on how to control the mind that countless people deem a concept overpowering itself, such as meditation. Furthermore, these books offer simple strategies for maintaining a happier life. For example, thinking about something that is strenuous to do is more difficult than doing it itself, so why think about it and tax away your energy, instead of getting the job done? This revolutionary piece of information that is seemingly irrelevant when put into perspective holds a fine deal of wisdom that can be spread far and wide to the betterment of a tremendous number.

 

          When it comes down to choosing something to read, consider picking up a self-help book. It is not necessary to take every single piece of advice written, just giving these books a chance, opening up our selection, we just may find a wealth of good vibes, waiting to be explored. 

        

A few suggestions of self-help reads that contain marvelous essence:

 

• The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma - This Canadian author recounts the remarkable journey of a successful lawyer’s road to becoming a monk

 

• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne - An amazing collection of findings, by the likes of University professors, doctors, and everyday people put together by Australian author, Rhonda Byrne​

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• Opening The Door Of Your Heart and Good? Bad? Who Knows? by Ajahn Brahm - Over a hundred positive messages conveyed through a British monk’s short stories

 

• Me to We - Finding Meaning in a Material World by Craig and Marc Kielburger - The founders of the WE charity (formerly known as Free The Children) share their experiences of meeting some of the world’s most renowned leaders and their journeys across the globe