On Our Creative Director’s Reading List
Discover the collection of books that have been on Jodie’s reading list this year; a library of transformative literature for mind and spirit.
“These books have been such an inspiration in creating balance and mindfulness in my life to kick-start the New Year. Making small creative changes everyday to keep each day exciting, creating a routine that’s given me more energy and focus — and tools that have helped keep my mind in a positive mindset. Order from your local bookstore if you can, or alternatively an audiobook is always nice when you are driving or cooking and relaxing at home.”
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
By Rick Rubin
CREATIVITY | PURPOSE
Aligning very closely with our connection to music and the arts, Rick Rubin is a visionary in the field of creativity. Having worked alongside figures such as Johnny Cash, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Adele amongst an array of other musicians, he has solidified himself as a stand-out in the music industry and as such is famed as a nine-time Grammy winning producer, ‘one of the most influential people in the world’ according to TIME and ‘the most successful producer in any genre’ by Rolling Stone. This book shares the wisdom gained from a lifetime of experience working in creative industries and reveals the way of the artist’s creative process. It shines light on how to tap into this creative state of being, break free from self-imposed expectations and make creativity a part of daily life.
Think Like a Monk
By Jay Shetty
MINDSET | PERSONAL GROWTH | PURPOSE
Multi-bestselling author and global inspiration, Jay Shetty, draws on ancient wisdom and his personal experiences to share how anyone can (and should) adopt the courageous, compassionate and determined mindset of the monks. The teachings in these pages reveal profound ways to train the mind to find peace and purpose. It provides practical guidance on how to break free from anxiety, overwhelm and stress, sharpen the mind, improve relationships and discover the unique gifts we have to share with the world.
Approaching the Buddist Path
By Thubten Chodron
SPIRITUALITY | PHILOSOPHY
A distillation of the Buddhist view of life, its history, practices and teachings. This book is a potent guide to embracing the teachings and lessons of Buddha through the lens of the Dalai Lama and buddhist nun Thubten Chodron. It details a path to awakening and liberation within readers personal lives.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
By Dr Joseph Murphy
MINDSET | PERSONAL GROWTH
This book is an introduction to the mind-focusing techniques used to remove the subconscious obstacles preventing us from achieving success. Featuring real-life examples and practical advice, it aims to foster growth and expansion in readers relationships, careers, self-confidence, success, wealth, wellbeing and happiness. Having written over 30 books in his career, Dr Joseph Murphy has established himself as a world-renowned figure leading the written field of mysticism and mind-dynamics.
Written by Brooke Josland