Sherab Chodzin Kohn

Thích Nhất Hạnh

First offers readers the technique of conscious breathing as a method for synchronizing the mind and body to establish the conditions of love, then explains a mantra practice for generating love that consists of four key statements or intentions in our relationships that will also heal our own pain, fear, and negativity.

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

True Love

Shereen Evans

This was gifted to me. It is not normally something I would have picked up. I'd like to say this was a quick read but I wanted to make sure that I was reading it for what it was offering. There is a lot of great insight and ways of opening yourself up to love. I will definitely be recommending this book.

Safiya 

I noticed that all books related to the "awakening" emphasised on being in the Now, being present, and extra mindful with: 
"Every breath you take, 
Every move you make, 
Every bond you break (Martial Art), 
Every step you take, 
I'll be watching me"
(I always thought of mindfulness as ignoring the stress and loads of tasks that await us, if you ignore it, it's not there ... =D )
"Now" is that magical want with which you attain the Nirvana of your stress, that's what you wish, deeply, like an ashamed fallen angel (Not even aiming at the beatific existence that the authors in general are referring to. I even thought of "Plum" the city from where the author comes as a piece from heaven)
This book however, didn't just concentrate on "Love" as the cliché subject from a relational point of view, but went as far as to start with loving oneself, as the saying goes like : The longest way round is the shortest way home. Love thyself, love thy neighbour as thyself, and just be grateful. But most importantly : Cut the drama ! and هزها ملين خفافت...
I especially was interested by the deep listening and loving speech section, I wrote down a few tricks to be able to practice them more.

True Love A Practice for Awakening the Heart

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