The Archer by Paulo Coelho I love the accessibility of books in todays world. I wonder how many more books I would have read if I had this feature when I was younger? Also have to share a song I took time to appreciate today Creeping Death by Metallica What are you reading? What areContinue reading “Current Read and Listen”
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Bedtime Affirmation
I found this bedtime affirmation and I wanted to share. I like to sandwich my sleep with affirmations. Go to sleep with and positive affirmation and wake up with one too. I learned that this helps to start your day on the right path. (Louisa Havers) So tonight my affirmation is, I am my ownContinue reading “Bedtime Affirmation”
Langston Hughes
I spent some of my solitude Sunday at a local coffee shop reading The Selected Letters of Langston Hughes. I’m so happy people preserved his letters. It’s always nice to see these well known poets are humans like ourselves. Even more so, that they are humans who have gone through similar experiences as ourselves. ThisContinue reading “Langston Hughes”
Little Mermaid
Finally watched Little Mermaid it was great! “‘The Little Mermaid’ reimagines the beloved story of Ariel, a curious mermaid who longs to experience life on land and, against her father’s wishes, visits the surface. Ariel finds herself on an unexpected journey of self-discovery as she encounters the prince, a sea witch, and an incredible newContinue reading “Little Mermaid”
My Current Read
Free Book on Google Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson · 1903 In Robert Louis Stevenson’s influential novel of mad science and criminal inquiry, attorney Gabriel John Utterson comes to the aid of Dr. Henry Jekyll, an old friend, only to find himself dragged from a world of genial hospitality intoContinue reading “My Current Read”
Wonka!!!!!
I am so excited for this to come out!! Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved WillyContinue reading “Wonka!!!!!”
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
A lesson from Adam Grant In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyXRYgjQXX0&t=371s I’m a huge fan of Adam GrantContinue reading “Are You a Giver or a Taker?”
But Have You Tried This?
I found this on YouTube and I love it!
In honor of the Andy Grammer Concert Tonight
I really enjoyed all the positive things Andy shared with the crowd. I think he’s a really great role model and creates music for everyone to enjoy. Here’s one song that really touched me. It’s called Saved My Life by Andy Grammer and R3HAB Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-ohI think you should know you saved my life IContinue reading “In honor of the Andy Grammer Concert Tonight”
Loyalty or Slavery?
“Don’t let your loyalty become your slavery.” It took me some time to learn this. There’s two parts to this: setting clear boundaries, and learning to say no, (or at least take time to think about it). Part One Setting clear boundaries When you’re called to leave a situation because it’s toxic, it no longerContinue reading “Loyalty or Slavery?”
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