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The Art of Noticing
This book is a collection of thoughts, short stories, and poems that celebrate life’s little moments, both beautiful and ugly. It's about noticing all the things that make life come alive and realizing this is what it's all about. It also includes exercises to help you notice the little things. Because life doesn't lose its magic as soon as we grow up. We lose the ability to find it always and everywhere. And the art of noticing will lead you back to it.
- GenresPoetry
219 pages, Hardcover
Published June 7, 2024
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July 26, 2024
A beautiful collection of poems and thoughts about life and its beauty. Simple and heartfelt, some of the pages got through me and I'm not the type of person to like poetry that much. I'll quote here my favorite ones:
"It's not all about the heart - Some people may be perfect for your heart, but it doesn't work or feel right because they aren't exciting for your soul. The right ones are always exciting for your soul." - p. 148
"Never apologize for the way you feel - It's like apologizing for being human. It's like suppressing another person, the lifelong guest inside your chest who always knows your feelings best. You can apologize for the way you act. But never for the way you feel." - p. 116
"I used to search desperately for someone to love. Someone who would always be there, who supports me through my highs and lows. Years passed by, and I didn't find anyone, which is why I stopped looking. The next morning, I found them in the mirror." - p. 37
"I wish I could find joy in smashing flies..." - p. 15
"It's not all about the heart - Some people may be perfect for your heart, but it doesn't work or feel right because they aren't exciting for your soul. The right ones are always exciting for your soul." - p. 148
"Never apologize for the way you feel - It's like apologizing for being human. It's like suppressing another person, the lifelong guest inside your chest who always knows your feelings best. You can apologize for the way you act. But never for the way you feel." - p. 116
"I used to search desperately for someone to love. Someone who would always be there, who supports me through my highs and lows. Years passed by, and I didn't find anyone, which is why I stopped looking. The next morning, I found them in the mirror." - p. 37
"I wish I could find joy in smashing flies..." - p. 15
September 19, 2024
This is amazing, eye opening work! This book lives up to its title and shows how experiencing the world and self expression are the truest forms of art. The author mastered seeing the world and displaying it an artful way while also teaching the reader this skill. This book makes you feel seen and heard and also reminded of valuable life lessons. It truly is impressive how the author has never met you and yet seemed to understand a piece of your soul, simply by understanding this significant part about humanity. I believe the author is an impressive artist, and a beautiful soul who has been able to not just read between the lines of life itself, but also bring everything back to the page to those who did not notice at first.
If you are looking for authenticity, true emotions of all kinds, kindness, compassion, acceptance and love, this inspiring book is a must read!
If you are looking for authenticity, true emotions of all kinds, kindness, compassion, acceptance and love, this inspiring book is a must read!
July 1, 2024
"The light you bleed will invite the souls you seek, just as the sun attracts a buried seed."
I could honestly fill this whole review with quotes from the book. From the very first page, I was captivated by the author's ability to capture the essence of both the delightful and challenging aspects of life. I loved the writing style, especially in the short stories! I feel like the beauty of this book lies in its simplicity and its profound truth: life is made up of fleeting moments, and it is in these moments that we find true meaning.
I really love the way that everyday observations are transformed into profound insights. There is a raw honesty in the way life's beauty and ugliness are portrayed. The whole book feels like a companion that guides you back to the childlike wonder we often lose in the hustle and bustle of adult life. It reminds us that magic is not something we outgrow but something we forget to see.
If you're looking for a book that will inspire you to slow down, observe, and truly appreciate the world around you, "The Art of Noticing" is an absolute must-read. It's a beautiful reminder that life's most precious moments are often the simplest ones, waiting quietly for us to notice them.
I could honestly fill this whole review with quotes from the book. From the very first page, I was captivated by the author's ability to capture the essence of both the delightful and challenging aspects of life. I loved the writing style, especially in the short stories! I feel like the beauty of this book lies in its simplicity and its profound truth: life is made up of fleeting moments, and it is in these moments that we find true meaning.
I really love the way that everyday observations are transformed into profound insights. There is a raw honesty in the way life's beauty and ugliness are portrayed. The whole book feels like a companion that guides you back to the childlike wonder we often lose in the hustle and bustle of adult life. It reminds us that magic is not something we outgrow but something we forget to see.
If you're looking for a book that will inspire you to slow down, observe, and truly appreciate the world around you, "The Art of Noticing" is an absolute must-read. It's a beautiful reminder that life's most precious moments are often the simplest ones, waiting quietly for us to notice them.
January 7, 2025
This collection of poems and beautiful thoughts will make you smile, laugh, cry, shake your head, shock your rage, and ultimately, make you look up in wonder again. Merle's shared life experience is catching a glimpse into the future with Gen Z writers who feel deeply and express themselves with maturity and respect. I am inspired by everything she writes and thankful to know people are still valuing real human emotions and connections over the technological social farce of apps and smartphones. Keep up the great work, Merle!
June 24, 2025
4.5✨
I‘ll keep this book dear to my heart for a long time! It almost felt like reading a self help guide book (in the most positive sense possible!)
„There are many ways to destroy a humans self-esteem. But there isn’t a single justification for it, not one.“
I‘ll keep this book dear to my heart for a long time! It almost felt like reading a self help guide book (in the most positive sense possible!)
„There are many ways to destroy a humans self-esteem. But there isn’t a single justification for it, not one.“
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