Happy Holidays To Our Forward Tide Tribe!

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Forward Tide
December 25, 2023

Happy Holidays To Our Forward Tide Tribe!

Monday 25th December

Hello 👋

As the Christmas lights twinkle and we wrap up the year, here's a little advent calendar of positivity for you…

As it’s the 25th…

…here are 25 of our favourite books, for the next coming year!

Be sure to bookmark this, so you can come back to it later! 😘

  1. "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius - Stoic philosophy from one of the most respected Roman Emperors, offering profound insights on self-discipline and personal ethics.

  2. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho - A fictional tale of self-discovery, following a young shepherd on his journey to find treasure and his destiny.

  3. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl - A psychiatrist's memoir of surviving Nazi death camps, with observations on finding purpose in all forms of existence.

  4. "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle - A guide to spiritual enlightenment that teaches the importance of living in the present moment.

  5. "Atomic Habits" by James Clear - A practical guide for forming good habits, breaking bad ones, and mastering the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

  6. "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz - A source of inspiration for leading a life of peace with simple yet effective agreements for personal freedom.

  7. "The Art of Loving" by Erich Fromm - An exploration of love in all its forms and a thorough treatise on human affection and interaction.

  8. "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer - This book delves into the question of who we are and how we can begin to live every minute with more freedom and mindfulness.

  9. "Letters from a Stoic" by Seneca - A selection of letters sharing Stoic wisdom on how to handle life's hardships and joys.

  10. "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown - An empowering book about the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, and lead.

  11. "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck - A classic on spiritual growth, love, and psychology that challenges ideas of what makes a fulfilled life.

  12. "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman - This book explores the different ways people express and receive love, helping improve relationships.

  13. "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse - A novel that captures the spiritual journey of self-discovery of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Gautama Buddha.

  14. "Mindfulness in Plain English" by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana - A straightforward guide to the practice of mindfulness and meditation.

  15. "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle - A thought-provoking book about transcending our ego-based state of consciousness to achieve personal happiness and world peace.

  16. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie - A timeless classic offering tried-and-true advice on interpersonal skills and relationships.

  17. "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Robin Sharma - A parable and a business book that teaches the value of cultivating personal discipline and living a life of greater purpose.

  18. "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin - Rubin's year-long experiment to discover what leads to true contentment.

  19. "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi - A memoir reflecting on the challenge of facing death and on the relationship between doctor and patient.

  20. "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey - A holistic, integrated approach to solving personal and professional problems.

  21. "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert - A book on embracing creativity and pursuing a life driven more strongly by curiosity than fear.

  22. "The Daily Stoic" by Ryan Holiday - Offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises to draw on the wisdom of the ancients to live a more fulfilling life.

  23. "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - A beautiful story that touches on love, loss, and the importance of looking beneath the surface.

  24. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson - A counterintuitive approach to living a good life, emphasizing the importance of knowing what to care about.

  25. "Love 2.0" by Barbara L. Fredrickson - This book offers a new perspective on love, defining it as micro-moments of connection between people, even strangers.

Can you find the 15 Xmas words, in our puzzle? Take a look…

Find some great stories to read, snuggle up and watch some movies, and love.

Always, remember to love.

Lots of love from us at Forward Tide.

Merry Christmas!

C