New Delhi: Life is a long road. Human nature is bound to experience a varied range of emotions ranging from high enthusiasm to feeling mundane, we are to experience everything and it is completely normal to feel differently at different times.
What should one do when he/she is feeling low and there’s a drop in the level of enthusiasm? One should take a break and pamper themselves with whatever they feel can provide a sense of self-care to them.
If you are someone who has a corner for reading and you believe books are your best friends, this article is for you! Here are 5 evergreen books that you should read when you are at your low:
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen:
Published in the year 1903, is a book that has helped numerous people to overcome difficult times and enable their power of thoughts to self-heal. Written by British philosopher James Allen who is often considered the pioneer of the self-help/care movement, this book provides an insight into how thoughts should be used and derived to deal with issues and bring out happiness.
Focal Point by Brian Tracy:
Amongst one of the Wall Street Journal business bestsellers, the book provides immense motivation for self-introspection. The full name of the book is ‘Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals'. This book is what you need if you are stressed and there’s an issue with time management in your life.
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur:
The book by Rupi Kaur is a compilation of poems and prose. The theme of this book is survival. A beautiful book that talks about inner strength and mental capability. The book is divided into four sections each dealing with different issues. One word that could be given to this book can be ‘Lovely’.
2 am Thoughts by Mackenzie Campbell
The book by Mackenzie Campbell is a compilation of poetry that focuses on the need and urge for love as the late hours of the night drags on. The late-night hours are calm and quiet, this book focuses on and provides a sight to such thoughts that are rich in fixation, terror, and neuroticism.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Haemin Sunim is a very popular name, especially in Korea. A Zen meditation teacher whose teachings are admired and followed by people across the world has jotted down this wonderful book called ‘The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World.’
Dalai Lama once said, “If you feel ‘burnout’ setting in, if you feel demoralised and exhausted, it is best for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself”, the best thing about time is that it passes, no matter how good or bad it is. Therefore, it is important whenever you feel low and disdained, take a step back and try what makes you feel happy, if it is reading what appeals to you, the above-mentioned books are recommended.