In the past month, the weather in Iowa has gotten quite cold as low as the teens. We have had many a flurry, which I feel like is just magic. I have read a few books in the past month, but only one of them did I love enough to want to share.
Based on the subtitle, I figured I would like this book. I was not disappointed. I found this book to be a validation and culmination of things that I have been gathering from a variety of sources. This book discusses how to live your life in a way that is more directed. I am all for a life of intentionality and I appreciate the way this book encourages us to let go of being who others want us to be and rather to focus on who we really want to be and are. I also felt like this book gave a good understanding of how when we do not live a life of intention we are allowing other people to dictate our priorities and how we live our lives. This book is not too long and definitely worth a read. Book Rating: 4/5
Any suggestions, I have not had many books that I have been reading lately that have been great and I would love some great reads during the cold weather. What are you reading lately?
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Happy November!I woke up this morning ready for a new month and with it a fresh start. I know you do not have to wait for a new month or a Monday or even a new day to start again, but I love how beginnings feel like fresh starts. I love that each month my focus shifts. This month I am focusing on joy.
You may or may not know that November has become a month that many people attempt to write a novel. I plan on doing that this month, writing what may or may not be a novel. If you want more information this website has resources. Here are my specific goals for the month. November: Be Playful and Seek Joy -Trust intuition -Do things that are fun -Incorporate a daily activity that I am looking forward to or that makes me happy -Play more board games -Write fiction stories As I have continued on this journey of trying to find happiness, I have realized a number of things. First, I should trust myself more than others, if that is the only thing I take away from this project then I will count it as an unqualified success. I also have learned to let go of what I think I should enjoy. When I planned this out last January, I thought I would want to watch more TV and movies this month, I thought I would want to play more video games, but as I have trusted myself I have realized that those things do not bring me joy or happiness. I get joy from baking, reading and learning. I get joy from being present in the moment, from jumping in the crunchy leaves, and just stopping and taking a breath and noticing how the leaves on a particular tree are aglow. Someone once described the falling leaves as natural confetti and I love the image and the idea of celebration that I now see anytime I look at the leaves. I have to say finding what those things are for you makes all the different, because trying to fit into a box that is not the right size or shape just leaves you feeling constantly uncomfortable, at least it does for me. I have used this project to come into my own and I am glad I am here. What goals do you have for November? How do you plan on making it your own? |
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