The Art of Kindness: Caring for Ourselves, Each Other & Our Earth

by Meredith Gaston

The Art of Kindness will delight and inspire kindness to yourself, to others and to our world. Kindness spreads like the ripples on a pond and a warm smile is the universal language of kindness. Meredith Gaston's whimsical illustrations remind us that small acts of kindness truly are the sunshine needed for happiness to grow.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Relationships

192 pages, Hardcover

Published February 5, 2019

About the author

Meredith Gaston is an internationally acclaimed Australian artist, best-selling author, and passionate wellness advocate. Celebrating the release of her sixth book ‘The Art of Wellbeing – Joyous Living Inspired by Nature’ , Meredith continues to grow her prolific and diverse creative practise.

Meredith’s playfully sophisticated signature style and inspirational words bring comfort and joy to many. Her lovingly illustrated books are translated into foreign languages, her original artworks and limited edition prints collected worldwide.

While exhibiting her artwork locally and abroad from a young age, Meredith graduated from The University of Sydney, majoring in Art History and Theory and Gender and Cultural Studies. Continuing her education as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Meredith frequently features in the media and public sphere discussing wellbeing and creativity in daily life.

Meredith lives with her husband and poodle Rudi on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula of Victoria. This year she is celebrating the re-release of her first title ‘Tucked In’ (Now, ‘Your Bed Loves You‘) and the launch of her new label ‘Love Meredith’ – Boutique giftware inspired by nature, and devoted to women’s wellbeing.

Reviews

[S.M. Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely beautiful book, both in its messages and the artwork. I’m reading it a bit at a time, savouring the lovely pages.

[Ursula Kolecki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading The Art of Kindness when I was in full time work. It was a challenging time when kindness was hiding its light under a bushel - both personally, and reflected by the relationships I experiencing. I have returned to it, post-covid lockdown 6.0+++ for Victoria. I reread the opening section about self-care and identified I had embedded its principles and the underlined passages were part of me and no longer grabbed my attention. Powerful inspiration indeed. Gaston is a determined practitioner and I was less enamoured with the purist proclamations about a whole foods diet for example. Honestly, I recoiled at the look-to-see-how-you-can-help people as a daily practice. Offering help, seeking helpful kindness opportunities, can repel individuals because it presumes weakness on their part, it can impose on their autonomy, and the do gooder mentality / charitable interventions can be a bit holier than thou interference. But overall it's a beautiful book, with noble interventions.

[Rach Denholm · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightful and inspiring look at kindness. Kindness begins with self, extends to community, and embraces the world. Each of these are considered in this beautifully presented and easy to read book.
Lots of quotes and pictures, and lots to reflect on. Light and easy to read, and 'good feels' at the end. I bought the hard copy to share with some of the amazing young women in my life.

[Lori Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the format of this book with beautiful illustrations. You could read just a few pages and then there was a natural break. I read it in snippets over a couple weeks. I love the cover and will go back to the book again and again just to look at the images that make me smile.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute feel good read filled with nice ideas and beautiful illustrations. Love the feel of this book and would make an awesome gift for a friend. Lovely.

[Dhanashri Matondkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations... Brimming with positive affirmations.. what a wonderful uplifting read

[Dorina Feldrihan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and having wonderful illustrations (I just want to hang them all on the walls ❤️), it gave me such a nice feeling every night when reading a few pages.

[Kiera · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was really an eyeopener and informed me on how to truly love myself.
I'd recommend this book for anyone that wants to improve their life.

[Eleanor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books! The artwork, the quotes and the inspiration they provide. They make my heart feel full and positive.

[Deborah (debbishdotcom)]

https://www.debbish.com/books-literat...