There are a lot of books on the Genius Bookshelf, and we thought it was time to start sharing a little more about why we love them.
Welcome to From the Genius Bookshelf, a new series where we’ll highlight books we think deserve a closer look and share what makes each one worth reading.
Today we are exploring Living is Easy With Closed by Andrea Thorfinson
Why We Chose This Book
Have you ever tried meditating, only to find yourself thinking about everything except meditation? Or been told to picture a peaceful beach when you can’t picture anything at all?
If so, Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed by Andrea Thorfinson might be just the book you’ve been looking for.
What we love about this book is that it takes away so much of the pressure people put on themselves when trying to meditate.
Andrea knows that frustration firsthand. After discovering she had aphantasia, meaning she couldn’t create mental images, she began exploring ways to meditate that didn’t depend on visualization. And what she discovered was that there are so many different ways to find stillness.
From breathing and gratitude to sound, movement, art, and connecting with nature, Andrea invites readers to experiment and discover what works for them. She also shares her own experiences with difficult emotions, healing, and the unexpected ways meditation can change our lives.
There’s no expectation of perfection here. No insisting that you empty your mind or sit perfectly still. Just practical ideas, personal stories, and plenty of encouragement to find your own way.
Whether you’ve never meditated before or have tried a dozen times and given up, this book offers a wonderfully simple reminder: Meditation isn’t about making your mind work differently. It’s about discovering what works for the mind you have.
Discover “Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed”
You don’t need a quiet mind, a perfect posture, or the ability to visualize a beautiful sunset to begin.
You just need a place to start.
Explore “Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed” at Genius Books
I bought it, read it, and still use what I learned there. And my life is better . . .