Water Drop Journeys: A Tale of Love and Kindness

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Tan Eng Chew, Mar 6, 2021 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 134 pages

Water Drop Journeys is an easy-to-read, full-colour illustrated book that tells a tale of love & kindness through a tiny water drop. The story contains themes of interconnectedness with nature interspersed with short passages of guided mindfulness meditation. This story brings the reader on an inward journey towards finding peace and self-acceptance. It also reminds us that all we have is now.

The guided mindfulness meditations known as "rituals" teach readers how to focus, relax or stay grounded in the present moment.

This book is suitable for adults and children (8 years and above). Inspire your little ones to be a more mindful individual or indulge yourself in this multi-sensory treat that leaves every reader feeling nourished.


Book Highlights

•    Over 30 original full-colour artworks

•    Audio guides for 7 mindfulness meditations with transcripts! Scan the QR code found on the last page to access the audio files.

•    Two illustrated journal pages for capturing kind loving encounters


Excerpts from book reviews:

"This book is both simple and profound; simple in that the content is presented as a children's story and profound in its use of analogies to illustrate life lessons and existential philosophy in subtle, hidden language."

"This book warms your heart and soul!"

"Beautiful! This book is simple, colourful yet filled with a deeper meaning of life. Stop and feel. Great for my child and me 😄"

"I would highly recommend this book is for everyone. I could / will read it over again. I thoroughly enjoyed reading you book. It’s beautifully written."

"A book you wouldn't want to miss!!"

"A rare gem, great for adults and children alike."

 

Contents

1 An Ordinary Morning
1
2 Earlier Downpour
3
3 Magical Moments Now
10
4 Rainbow and Sunshine
14
5 Leaves
20
6 Web of life
24
7 Fragrance of Unconditional Love
32
8 Little Lot that Counts
38
13 Balance Between Extremes
78
Epilogue
84
Reflections
87
More on False Stories and Emotions
89
Ritual I Presence of Mind
99
Ritual II Positivity
100
Ritual III Concentrate
102
Ritual IV Observe the Sky
103

9 Grounded
45
10 Swim Sing Sink
53
11 Salvage Soars
58
12 Ups and Downs
68
Ritual V Let Emotions Arise and Pass
104
Ritual VI Lets Have Fun
106
Ritual VII Release Outmoded Thinking
108
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About the author (2021)

Born and based in Singapore, Eng Chew teaches yoga, yoga therapy, mindfulness practice and meditation for people of all ages and all walks of life. Over her years of teaching, she witnessed many students heal from various conditions through changes in mindset, behaviour, habits and their outlook on life. Their transformation motivated her to write and share the importance of love and kindness to oneself, being mindful of one's thoughts, words and deeds and the sense of connectedness with one's heart, soul and spirit. Through mindfulness practice, one can intimately connect inwards without being judgemental or affected by past burdens. One can consequently use loving compassion to initiate powerful changes and make deliberate choices in the present moment. Eng Chew hopes that such self-empowerment will allow individuals to positively affect others, including Mother Nature, through sustainable living habits.

 

True to her mantra, "Anything is possible," she follows her heart to create and share her works with others through her writing, blogging, drawing, mini productions, workshops and lessons. Eng Chew believes in taking full responsibility over one's life by living fully in the present moment.

 

Eng Chew loves colours and all things beautiful. That includes kind loving hearts. In addition to her favourite childhood hobbies of writing and drawing, she loves spending her time in nature, with loved ones and observing animals. She also loves adventures, music and fun. During her school days, Eng Chew piloted a small plane in the Youth Flying Club and represented her school at air rifle and air pistol shooting competitions. She also served in the Singapore Civil Defence Force where she underwent many unforgettable tasks such as helping to coordinate an overseas humanitarian assistance mission during the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Eng Chew also enjoyed surfboarding, wakeboarding, sailing, horse riding, skiing, dog sledding, ice wall climbing and hang-gliding. She plays the tongue drum and singing bowls. When she has energy, she enjoys making meals and trying out new recipes. She enjoys good laughs, good tears and good company. She treasures life's finite moments by doing whatever can be done now as tomorrow is uncertain.

 

Find her at www.yogawithec.com or www.engchew.com or contact her at eclovesyoga@gmail.com.

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