BOOK CLUB III
Hello friends,
A happy new year to you :)
How has your summer been? I personally didn’t do too much; slow days by the beach, sleep-ins, bush walks, spontaneous road trips and a whole lot of writing. Whilst I’ve always been a writer, journaling and keeping diaries since I can remember, it’s fast become my most favourite thing to do as a way of self-reflection, goal-setting and manifestation.
Any good writer is generally a reader, so going into other peoples headspace is a further way to learn and develop ourselves. In saying that, I wanted to share my latest finds to kick off the new year and book club I started last year.
Enjoy xx
A Portrait of Australia: The Best Stories from Thirty Years of Australian Geographic
Inspired by my time in the outback and current love for driving and discovering beautiful destinations, this book shares insight into some of Australia’s most special places. with it’s stunning imagery and insightful text, It has given me fresh ideas for where I want to go next :)
2. The Resilience Project, Hugh Van Cuylenburg
This was given to my dad for Christmas (but somehow landed on my bedroom side table), however highlights the key steps to leading a happier, more contented and fulfilling life.
Hugh was a teacher volunteering in northern India when he noticed how positive the children were compared to those in Australia. He knew that too many people living in the West are finding it hard to be happy, or suffered illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Therefore, he set out to find the answer and in time came to recognise the key traits and behaviours of contented people were gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. I couldn’t agree more with his findings.
3. The Watkins Tarot Handbook, Naomi Ozaniec
Whether you’re a tarot expert, or picking up a deck for the very first time, this book is a rather comprehensive guide to using tarot.
Clearly written and always accessible, it delves into the connections between Tarot and psychology, alchemy and mythology. With the right guidance, anyone can find insights by following some of the exercises and embark on an exciting journey to discovering your truth.
Ideal for children aged 7+ The Geomag Mechanics Challenge Goal 96 Piece Set costs $29.99 from MrToys.com.au.
4. Geomag Mechanics 96 Piece Mechanic Challenge Goal Set
This was tipped to be one of Christmas 2021 Best Sellers, so I decided to give it to my nieces to put to the test. Geomag build learning into all their toys and incorporate STEM into the foundations of play. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is these 4 areas in which the children of today will become the real superheroes of tomorrow.
The Geomag Challenge Goal is a tabletop game designed to enable children to build, learn and play together all at the same time. Designed for 1 to 4 players to challenge themselves and each other!