Travelling comes with a number of great joys. For bookworms, these include catching up on all the books one has been meaning to read.
Undoubtedly, losing yourself in the pages of a great book can make even the longest of journeys seem like a breeze.
If a long flight or ride awaits you this festive season, consider these books to read while you travel:
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Living in the present moment is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment – this is Eckhart Tolle’s simple message. The book is simply and clearly written. As such, it makes for an easy and interesting read as you travel.
In the book, you will be able to clearly understand the meaning of living in the now. As you turn each page, you will also become more conscious of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Moreover, you will understand how they can impact your ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
The Shooting Star by Shivya Nath
At the age of 23, Shivya Nath decided to quit her corporate job and travel the world. Her nomadic journey has taken her to many parts of the globe and she details it all in her lovely memoir.
You can expect moving encounters, vivid descriptions and uplifting adventures. With every page, you will enjoy how she takes you along on her journey of mapping out not only the world, but the human spirit too.
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
If you enjoy a good dose of poetry, Rupi Kaur’s work of art is for you. In its pages, the author takes you through a vibrant and transcendent journey of healing, growth, as well as the honouring of self and one’s roots.
Overall, the book is a relatively quick and easy read. It is divided into five chapters and is a celebration of love as it explores the journey of rooting, rising, wilting and blooming.
The Girl Who Survived Her Mother by Moshitadi Lehlomela
Mother-daughter dynamics can be complex at times. As a girl who survived her mother, author Moshitadi Lehlomela details the years of her torturous relationship with the woman from whom she had expected the most love.
She details the many years of intergenerational trauma within her family, as well as how she was finally able to begin her journey of healing. More than anything, it is a book of loss, trauma, healing and hope.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Beautifully written by Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist is a masterpiece that tells the story of a shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of worldly treasure.
The book teaches the essential wisdom of listening to one’s heart, learning to read omens and most importantly, following one’s dreams. It is a book which will definitely turn your journey into one of self-reflection.
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