"Whether you’re reading it for mindfulness or for the love of poetry, this is a sweet, and joyous addition to your bookshelf."
A collection of mindful poems about embracing everyday joys. At the start of this poetry collection, Sarah Bizsley shares that when she started reading poems daily she started to feel happier and more grounded in the present. Being a Happy Mind is the result of those feelings and the poems within this collection celebrate the everyday. From Hiakus and Limericks to longer form poems, this collection puts the little joys in the spotlight and in doing so encourages the reader to focus on the small things in life we enjoy, and to be grateful for them. It would appear that inspiration strikes for Bizsley in the morning, with a number of different poems celebrating a morning cup of coffee (something that would also admittedly inspire poetry in me if I were more creatively inclined). Whereas ‘Pull The Flush’ offers an interesting new analogy for working through your worries and doubts that I’m sure to remember in the future. As a keen reader ‘Bookworm’ is obviously so relatable. Reading this collection will put you in a good mood for the rest of the day, presenting a perspective shift that encourages you to acknowledge and be thankful for the little things. This collection can be read in one sitting, as a positive, poetry-powered pick-me-up, or worked through daily as part of creating a more mindful routine. Whether you’re reading it for mindfulness or for the love of poetry, this is a sweet, and joyous addition to your bookshelf.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
| Primary Genre | Poetry |
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I adored this book of poetry and storytelling by Sarah Bizsley. Her style is smoothly and flowing, and I loved the simplicity of it.
I adored this book of poetry and storytelling by Sarah Bizsley. Her style is smoothly and flowing, and I loved the simplicity of it. I could relate to the stories being told, and understand them deeply; I feel that everyone could pick up this collection and find something that sings to them. My personal favourite was "As the Waves Roll In". As someone who lives near the ocean, I could really picture, smell the salt air, and feel the release of having your feet in the water. I also particularly enjoyed "Haiku (4)" and Limericks (2), both of which I found beautiful in different ways.... Read Full Review
These are the author’s happy poems to inspire both the reading of poems, and perhaps also the writing of poetry.
Poems to bring more happiness. These are the author’s happy poems to inspire both the reading of poems, and perhaps also the writing of poetry. Many of them have arisen from her noticing things in everyday life which bring her joy. Although the noticing isn’t listed as one of her aims with the project, I do think that one of the happy results of reading this could be increased noticing by the reader. And hopefully some increased happiness. The reading, writing and / or the noticing are all good practice especially if we are feeling low.... Read Full Review
This book is a varied collection of poems mainly based on looking for the beautiful things in life.
This book is a varied collection of poems mainly based on looking for the beautiful things in life. There are poems to evoke every emotion but the over riding theme seems to be mindfulness and gratitude for the simple things in life. There are a few haikus but mostly mid length poems.... Read Full Review
