The Happy Just Being Reading List

Craving a little more joy, peace, and purpose in your daily life? Us too! That's why we've curated this special selection of books that have the power to uplift your spirits, expand your horizons, and reignite your zest for living.

Lose yourself in the pages, soak up the wisdom, and let these uplifting books become your constant companions on the path to a brighter, more fulfilling tomorrow. After all, as the Happy Just Being philosophy reminds us, true happiness is found in simply being - and these are the perfect literary companions to help you get there.

So dive in, start reading, and get ready to feel your spirits soar. Your most contented, joyful self is just a few pages away!

Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living

by Shauna Niequist

Themes:

  • Leaving behind frantic and exhausted living.
  • Rediscovering one's true self and purpose.
  • Embracing rest, silence, simplicity, and prayer.
  • Prioritizing meaningful connections with loved ones.

You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

Overall, the book aims to:
  • Help readers discover the magic and joy of the present moment.
  • Empower individuals to live more consciously and fully.
  • Provide tools for reducing stress and anxiety by focusing on the present.
  • Cultivate a sense of peace and well-being through mindfulness practices.

The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that’s holding you back

A concept focused on releasing attachments, negativity, and past hurts to move forward and embrace positive change and personal growth. 

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are explores an unrecognized but mighty taboo - our tacit conspiracy to ignore who, or what, we really are. Alan Watts, key thinker of Western Zen Buddhism, explains how to reconsider our relationship with the world.

The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way

Each moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever--an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie (pronounced itchy-GO itchy-A). Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or "ceremony of attention," whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present moment.

The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break

A little book on the Swedish tradition of fika—the twice-daily coffee break—including facts, quotes, tips, and 20 sweet and savory recipes. 

Lagom

Lagom (pronounced ''lah-gom'') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as ''not too little, not too much, just right''. 

A Life Unburdened: The Swedish Art of Letting Go

Join Attia Zia in this enlightening exploration of decluttering, mindfulness, and the art of living with intention. Let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the freedom that comes from living a life unburdened.