March 26th, 2017
Affirmation: I turn knowledge into positive action.
Word of the Day: unreconstructed (adj);
Come to the orchard in spring.
There is light and wine and sweethearts
in the pomegranate flowers.
If you do not come, these do not matter.
If you do come, these do not matter.
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Affirmation: I turn knowledge into positive action.
Word of the Day: unreconstructed (adj);
1. not reconciled to
political, economic, or social change; also:
holding stubbornly to a particular belief, view, place, or style.
The Orchard
Come to the orchard in spring.
There is light and wine and sweethearts
in the pomegranate flowers.
If you do not come, these do not matter.
If you do come, these do not matter.
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3-26-17 Articles Roundup
Here are some of the (not political!) articles and blogs
that caught my eye this week. You can click on each title to be redirected to the link in question. I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback
and whether there are particular topics you are (not) interested in reading
about.
Enjoy!
I’ve written some about grief and loss on this blog. Despite
loss being a universal human experience, knowing what to say when someone has
experienced is can often leave us feeling stumped, anxious, and awkward.
Despite our best of intentions, our words can even do more harm than good.
Drawing from her sister wisdom, Joanna offers readers some simple yet
meaningful tips on the art of expressing condolences.
I value my friendships and I value my sleep. Unfortunately,
during periods of high busyness in my life, I feel like one or both priorities
are often compromised. Though I cannot take a nap too late in the day (it
affects my sleep at night), I love the idea of a nap hangout! I also think that
there is something very vulnerable and “bonding” about it. Now I just need to
figure out to how propose such an idea to friends as well as figure out who
would be interested!
I don’t want to give away what it is, but it didn’t surprise
me. What is your favorite way to eat said item? I’ve tried SO many variations
of it over the years and would love to hear any creative new suggestions/
toppings/ flavors you might have? Do you have a specific pre-game/ race/
interview/ big day fueling ritual (or other ritual) that you swear by? I would
love to hear about it!
I could relate to every single quote on this list (except
for the self-tanner one – I think I had more than sufficient time spent in real
sun to really need it!). One of the curious things about advice is that it is
so much easier said than done and it is also often hard to discern what to
follow (other than in hindsight). I also think that on some level we all know
best what each of us needs. The way I see it, the barrier isn’t so much
awareness, but rather implementation.
In May, Reddit asked, “What’s the most beautiful paragraph
or sentence you’ve ever read?” Such a good question! I’ve been tempted and
tickled by the question ever since. Here are a some of one woman’s best-loved
lines, and I’m curious to hear yours…
Where are all the Kelly’s in the world? In all seriousness,
this article really spoke to me because I could really relate to feeling like
love involved “fixing myself the right way, so someone could bring themselves
to love me. Being perfectly shaved, perfectly thin, and perfectly presentable.”
In many ways, the idea of seeing oneself with “fresh eyes” also reminds me of
the Buddhist concept of Beginner’s Mind (which is a favorite practice of mine).
An honest, relatable, and vulnerable read.
We all deal with stress and frustration. Sometimes we
respond to these things leading with our higher selves. And let’s just say that
other times there is nothing graceful or peaceful about our reactions. Henrik
offers some very practical and straightforward tips to handle moments we would
rather not have to deal with. I love all these suggestions, but would suggest
picking 1-3 to practice on any given week (or month). Try different strategies
until you find those that work for you the best. Re: laugh breaks – what makes
you laugh? I am always up for giggle-worthy suggestions!
Twelve types of anger? Who knew? I believe that anger – or
more specifically, the way in which we deal with anger – has the ability to
either enhance or wreak some serious havoc on our relationships (including our
relationship with ourselves). As you read through these anger types, I invite
you to ask yourself which ones you struggle with the most. Then, pick just one
of the healthier alternatives to try out this week.
This is one of the most interesting features I have read in
a long time. Readers: what are your experiences parenting (or being parented)
in the place where you are raising your family/ the place where you grew up? I
believe that parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging and
selfless undertakings. In many ways, it truly does take a village and learning
from and understanding differences in parenting isn’t meant to be used as a
comparison stick with which to beat ourselves with or feel sorry for ourselves
against, but is rather a means of appreciating the universal challenges and
blessings that come with family.
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