I have started to really look forward to these posts as a way to reflect over I have read the previous month, good and not so good. I choose to only share my favorites here. In the past month, I read three books I thoroughly enjoyed.
I started with a memoir. Carry On, Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. I started reading this and was blown away by how much I loved it. I appreciated her more recent book, Love Warrior, but I love this one much more. Within the first day of reading it, I was both crying and laughing out loud at different parts. I love how Doyle Melton is able to encompass a range of human experiences and emotions in a way that feels relatable, real and authentic. I would highly recommend this book. She is a person of faith and discusses her feeling on the subject, but I found it to be understanding and open. Book Rating: 5/5
The second book I thoroughly enjoyed was Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. I have a fascination with books with the protagonist who is an elderly man, and I am currently working on a post summarizing the ones I have read. I loved the way this book considered societal changes. Major Pettigrew is trying to find his way in a world that is filled with change. He struggles with doing the right thing at times and tries to find out what is right for himself. I loved what a likeable character he was and I appreciated the nuance. Book Rating: 5/5
The final book I loved this month was Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. I know I am late to read this one. The only reason I picked it up was that I really enjoyed Little Fires Everywhere. I found this book to be a wonderful exposition of a family dealing with grief and secrets. I liked the way Ng was able to explore the dynamics of a family in a way that felt authentic and true. The book is emotionally challenging, because she makes the families struggles so vivid I found myself emotionally tied to the characters. I appreciated this fact and enjoyed this book. Book Rating: 4/5 What have you been reading? Any suggestions?
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Today is the first of September ergo new goals for my happiness project. The overarching theme is go slow. I like to rush, to do everything now and I am growing to realize that this is unsustainable.
I plan on doing this by focusing on being more present in my interactions and living a life intentionally. The small steps I am working on are: -Single Tasking- Doing only one thing at a time. -Take Deep Breaths- When I feel stressed or overwhelmed, taking a deep breath and considering the reality as opposed to the story I have told myself. -Stop and Think- I want to slow down my reaction time to ensure I am being aware of my choices. -Have Meaningful Conversations- One of my core beliefs is that connection with others is the reason I am here, so I want to take the time to talk, to delve deep and to bear witness to the lives of other people, as well as sharing my own. -Be Present- Stay where I am rather than avoiding or trying to plan ahead. -Be Mindful- Notice the small daily things within my life. What small steps are you taking in your life to find small moments of happiness? |
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