When I say “currently reading,” I mean in addition to the one book I read in the evenings. I enjoy morning reading time, as well, and I also love reading to learn more about different subjects from social media to how to do something (anything, really) to other places. I also watch webinars and YouTube videos to learn. But reading is my first love.

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Morning Meditation

In the mornings, I usually pause before my day starts and take time to write or make notes, updating my daily and or weekly intentions. I pray. I consider my needs – mental, physical, and emotional. I adjust my plans according to what I have decided needs my attention since when I reflected the day before. I do my morning calisthenics and walk. And I read.

For my morning reflections, I read numerous books. In recent years, I try to limit myself to just a few to avoid getting overwhelmed. My continually adding of books only happens because there are so many I want to read and benefit from their inspiring words and messages. Completing a book is always a goal, but enjoying a book is of ultimate importance, too. I try to enjoy the journey of reading and not hurry.

My meditation, reflection time can be as short as ten minutes or as long as an hour, depending on my day.

Books I’m Currently Reading for Meditation/Reflection*

Amazing Possibilities: 365 Days of Inspiration by Matthew Kelly

Do Something Beautiful for God: The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa published by Blue Sparrow

How the Wild Things Pray by William Cleary

Rediscover Jesus: An Invitation by Matthew Kelly

Women of the Bible by Life Magazine

For years, or as long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed starting my day with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and reading. Today, I enjoy a good cup of homemade Mocha Latte or iced tea.

For my morning meditations, I have read from many books including the Bible, books by Sara Ban Breathnach, Maya Angelou, Og Mandino, Matthew Kelly, Gretchin Rubin, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Mother Theresa, Mitch Albom, and many, many more.

Each of the books I am reading today resonate with a part of who I am. Woman. Shy. Faith-oriented. Seeker of all things spiritual and good for my body and person. The goal is always to become my best self. And to fulfill my life purpose – whatever that may be.

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Further Learning

1001 Ways to Market Your Books by John Kremer

Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life by Barbara Stanny

Seven Drafts by Allison K. Williams

The Art of the Handwritten Note by Margaret Shepherd

Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Eramus

I love learning!

In recent years, my learning has been more about social media and the digital world than about writing. But since writing and publishing my first book, I am back to reading books on the art of writing. And I have added books about book marketing to my home-schooled curriculum.

Plus, eventually, and for the umpteenth time, I know that eventually I will try my hand, once again, at writing and submitting articles to magazines and other publications, including online opportunities.

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Other Reading

30 Days of Movement by Hannah Setzer

As part of my weekly fitness routine, I continue to refer to and use Hannah’s fitness book. It is filled with daily routines that can be used any day of the week. I completed her book in 2021, so access to it and my review can be found on my Books in 2021 page of this website.

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Evening Reading

And, in the evenings, I take a few minutes to hours to read just for fun. My favorite genre, through the years, has been that of Mystery. But, since publishing my own book and connecting with other writers, I have discovered a new favorite, that of Memoir.

To enjoy my two favorite genres, and also read other genres by my new writer friends, I alternate between the genres like so: Memoir, Mystery, Memoir, Women’s Fiction, Memoir, Suspense, Memoir, Historical Fiction, and so on. It keeps things interesting, for sure, and helps keep me from feeling confined to only one genre.

To check out the books I currently read in the evenings, and of which I do reviews for, you can visit my Books in 2024 page on this website (as well as 2023, 2022 and 2021). I update the Books in 2024 page regularly, adding each book as I finish reading it. At the same time, I sometimes publish my review for each book online at Amazon, Goodreads, and other online booksellers.

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*Ratings/Reviews will be published once each book is on this website under the year (webpage) once reading was completed. I do not write or publish reviews for books I DNF (do not finish).