Meditations Year

If you’ve been looking to start meditating, consider this your sign. This collection of 365 short, daily meditations will help you feel calmer, more centered, and in control. Some you’ll do while walking, sitting, or even watching the sunset. And some days you’ll just receive a simple mantra, affirmation, or insightful quote to keep in mind. The variety will keep you engaged and make it easy to tap into those moments of mindfulness and relaxation.

Each day’s reading reveals how the powerful tool of mindfulness can help you to become more grounded, energized, motivated, and satisfied with your life. You’ll discover in these pages how to be attentive and open to the present while calmly acknowledging and accepting your thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and human-narrated by Matthew Schmitz. James Allen’s Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year is a practical companion for those seeking greater clarity, self-mastery, and spiritual depth in everyday life. Organized as a sequence of daily reflections, the book distills Allen’s philosophy into brief meditations intended to be read slowly and considered throughout the day.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later. Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way! “Meditations offers a...

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions—a cornerstone of Western thought.

One of America’s most trusted theologians offers spiritual inspiration for every week of the year. This program is read by the author. A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance offers an essay for every week in the seasons of the Christian year: From Advent and...

With the fate of the empire in his hands, he tries to capture his thoughts about death, virtue and beauty, which have a single purpose: to benefit human nature. Adapted into a modern, clear and flexible language, Meditations will bring you close to Marcus Aurelius' profound thoughts on death, virtue, and beauty—thoughts that are still relevant to our human nature today.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This program is read by the author. "Burkeman and his irresistible British accent shifted my paradigm a couple centimeters . . . 'The day will never arrive when you have everything under control,' he calmly whispered in my ear, and I think I believed him." -...

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. Composed during his military campaigns from 170 to 180 AD, this profound work consists of twelve books that delve into Stoic philosophy, offering reflections on duty, resilience, and the human experience. This edition adapts Meditations for today's listeners, making Marcus Aurelius' wisdom relevant and accessible for navigating modern life.

In this “journey of spiritual transformation” (Publishers Weekly) award winning author Rabbi Alan Lew follows the practices and rituals of the Jewish High Holy Days and guides readers through heartbreak, contemplation, and re-birth. There are times in life when we are caught utterly...

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story. It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into...

Build a simple daily habit to find calm, balance, and harmony in just 5 minutes a day. Mastering Taoism One Day at a Time keeps things simple: each day, you get one quote and one reflection designed to help you slow down, breathe, and bring more ease into everyday life. Through 365 daily reflections, this book invites you to explore Taoist wisdom in a way that feels clear, practical, and accessible. Inspired by timeless voices such as Lao Tzu, Zhuangzi, Liezi, Wang Bi, and the Huainanzi, each page offers a quiet moment to reconnect with presence, simplicity, and the natural flow of life. ...

A year with the sensual, mysterious, and deeply spiritual poetry of Rumi, in a translation featuring 15 debut poems—365 poems for your daily dose of inspiration, spiritual healing, and deep self-reflection This stunning collection is a divine journey across each month of the year, offering 365...

Acts of the Almighty by beloved, National Book Award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr. carries us sequentially through the sweep of the Bible's story in daily devotionals. One of the greatest modern writers on faith and spirituality, Walter Wangerin Jr. is the author of more than forty books -...

If you are seeking calm in a busy, overwhelming world, this book is a gentle place to begin. A Year of Buddhist Teachings offers 365 short, accessible reflections inspired by Buddhist wisdom—written especially for beginners and modern readers who want peace without pressure. Each day invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on timeless teachings that help soften anxiety, quiet overthinking, and cultivate inner calm. You don’t need any prior knowledge of Buddhism. The reflections are practical, compassionate, and grounded in everyday life. Rather than long philosophical explanations, ...

Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart has been acclaimed as the most significant book yet about American Buddhism—a definitive guide to the practice of traditional mindfulness in America today. On this audio edition, Kornfield teaches the key principles of Buddhism's cherished vipassana (insight)...

In A Year of Miracles, Marianne Williamson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, offers a daily devotional that helps us develop a positive, loving mindset and encourages us to live our best selves to bring miracles into our lives...

This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay. Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius's...

Build a simple daily Stoic practice for clarity, calm, and inner strength in just 5 minutes a day. Mastering Stoic Virtues One Day at a Time keeps things simple: each day, you get one quote and one reflection designed to help you practice Stoic wisdom in everyday life. Through 365 daily reflections, this book invites you to explore the four Stoic virtues, wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance, in a way that feels clear, practical, and easy to apply. Each page offers a quiet moment to pause, reflect, and return to what you can control. Inside, you’ll find: 365 daily Stoic reflections to...

A Year of Daily Wisdom from One of Orthodoxy's Most Beloved Spiritual Fathers For a full year, walk with Saint Theophan the Recluse through the Church's appointed Scripture readings, one day at a time. Originally published in Russian in 1887 and now rendered freshly into English, Thoughts For Every Day offers a short, piercing meditation for every day of the Orthodox liturgical year, from Theophany through Great Lent and Pascha to the long weeks after Pentecost. Each entry begins with the day's Epistle and Gospel and ends with a clear, practical word for the soul. A Voice from the Russian ...