How to Overcome Loss and Thrive in Challenging Times

The Book of Healing

We all need a little help sometimes &ndash; whether it&#39;s to overcome personal loss and grief, or to navigate our way through self-doubt.In The Book of Healing, Tara Ward, bestselling author and expert in wellbeing and spiritual development, takes you through the process of recovering from loss and grief.&#160;Learning the art of self-healing &ndash; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual &ndash; is tremendously important and can be achieved through practical exercises, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.Whether it&#39;s the loss of a loved one, loneliness, grief or even loss of self, Tara offers a roadmap through the recovery process. She shows how learning to embrace joy amidst the grief, and discovering self-compassion as well as compassion for others will create health, and help you to thrive.Tara&#39;s advice is practical and task-focussed, straightforward and accessible. Drawing on your own personal responses, you will feel inspired to reclaim some light in your life, escape the past, and look to the future, fully healed and restored.

Tara Ward is a best-selling author on personal development and spiritual well-being with sales of more than half a million copies worldwide. She has worked in more than 40 countries across five continents, developing new ways to improve communication between all cultures: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Tara has published fourteen books including Mindful Journaling, The Healing Handbook: A spiritual guide to healing yourself and others, and Discover Meditation &amp; Mindfulness. She also runs workshops and gives talks on meditation and mindfulness.

Tara Ward

How to Find Joy in Every Season

The Happiness Year encourages you to explore different ways of discovering happiness through each season and shows you how to nurture this in your everyday life. Seasons tend to be associated with certain behaviours: spring with hope, summer with sociable relaxation, autumn with harvesting, winter with hibernating. The Happiness Year features a host of tips and exercises to encourage you to break away from certain patterns, including mindful breathing and meditation exercises to help you recharge and reflect, as well as simple projects and seasonal affirmations. This uplifting book is for anyone seeking joy and wanting to explore the true meaning of happiness.

Tara Ward

Books by Tara Ward

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