NiksenThe Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. Its not scrolling through social media, or wondering what youre going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of

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a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck

You probably don't realize just how radically your republic has been altered during your lifetime

author of The Wealthy Barber

She yearns for store bought clothes and falls for a red-haired boy who leads her away from the fretful eyes of her family

Eavesdrop on one of the most celebrated literary friendships in American letters

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exercises to help readers evaluate their own work/life fit and manage anxiety

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and new beginnings will resonate with young readers on the cusp of new beginnings

Modi describes these letters as conversations with the Mother Goddess: 'My feelings of fear