I happen to be in my mid-30s and studying the Bill Moyers's interviews to Joseph Campbell right now (and I mean studying because I legitimately watch, pause, and take notes). I landed there from my increasing interest in mythology and storytelling as a lens for my career coaching and self-exploration work, and those conversations have so, so many gems. I'd love to hear if you have any additional recommendations in that line of inquiry, especially from a non-Western lens. This also relates to the theme on your post today because I have found myself reading more and more these past months thanks to this exploration, and to more poetry reading, too.
I can't think of a better gift than a good book recommendation. The Correspondent, one of 3 books I am reading at this time, is fiction, and it is a narrative in letter writing The correspondent signs off each personal missive with a sharing of what book they are reading presently. I am hopeful Susan's teenagers are re-awaking to the power to find truth in the books we read. Recently I took a vow with myself to not scroll on my phone. Wow, I found this shift freeing and it gave more time to sit with my love of reading for insight, calm and understanding. I am not sure how many people even write hand written letters anymore?
I love to read books. At this point, when I am up, I hardly take the time to read, except in my Kindle (which is also on my phone), however I borrow many an audio book on Libby and listen when I walk or while making dinner. So many great books. Mostly now I read novels. Transport me, take my busy, scrolling mind to a different place/time/perspective.
My go go’s for reading time- books by toilets. Not graceful or poetic, but damn practical, and dare I write- effective. Of course a stack by my bedside table, always the last thing before drifting off to sleep. I don’t spend time in easy chairs, but if I did… and for darn sake, EVERYONE, please, shop on Bookshop.org ♥️🙏🤗
I am currently about halfway through "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi. I cannot remember a book I have been so enthralled by as I am by this one. It's also got a "Susan Cain vibe" to it, which is a very good thing. Highly recommend it as a totally uplifting, humanity-endorsing experience.
I really don’t want to be bothered anynore with “putting my phone down.” There is no reason for it, and I don’t want any debate because no valid reason can be found for it.
I also loved Sacred Therapy!! Also love CS Lewis’ book “Till We Have Faces”, Martin Buber’s book, “I and Thou”, and I love the book “A Gentleman in Moscow”… just a few gems.
They all sound wonderful, and I've placed the first one in my basket. One of my recommendations is Living Presence by Helminski. In the Sufi mystical tradition, this brilliant writer points us to the living presence and goes beyond how to integrate, but to live and embody it in everyday life. My copy is well marked up as well. And, of course, The Correspondent, my favorite book of the year.
I love seeing people's favorites. I just put Gone on hold at the library. Some books that I keep close: When Women Were Birds by Terry Tempest Williams and A Ghost In the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa
I have not read this Susan Cain’s article yet. But I just went through it scanning very fast as I do usually and then I read it carefully. Hence, the photo of the book’s papers which are remarkably have been noted with so many comments, I want say just that reminded me when I was a student in high school, writing down every single important note. I love it.
I love to reread Jane Eyre, The Blue Castle, and The Hiding Place, amongst many others.
And since the movie is just out, I have to add my plug here for Project Hail Mary which is one of my all time favorites, but try to go in with zero spoilers, not even reading the synopsis or watching the movie trailer! The main character wakes up with amnesia, and it's SO much more fun to figure out along with him what's going on than to already know things. It's by the same author as The Martian, so especially recommended if you love sciency reads.
I just started reading again on a Kindle to stay focused on reading and not on notifications come in. Currently reading My Friends and finding it to be very bittersweet.
I happen to be in my mid-30s and studying the Bill Moyers's interviews to Joseph Campbell right now (and I mean studying because I legitimately watch, pause, and take notes). I landed there from my increasing interest in mythology and storytelling as a lens for my career coaching and self-exploration work, and those conversations have so, so many gems. I'd love to hear if you have any additional recommendations in that line of inquiry, especially from a non-Western lens. This also relates to the theme on your post today because I have found myself reading more and more these past months thanks to this exploration, and to more poetry reading, too.
I can't think of a better gift than a good book recommendation. The Correspondent, one of 3 books I am reading at this time, is fiction, and it is a narrative in letter writing The correspondent signs off each personal missive with a sharing of what book they are reading presently. I am hopeful Susan's teenagers are re-awaking to the power to find truth in the books we read. Recently I took a vow with myself to not scroll on my phone. Wow, I found this shift freeing and it gave more time to sit with my love of reading for insight, calm and understanding. I am not sure how many people even write hand written letters anymore?
I love to read books. At this point, when I am up, I hardly take the time to read, except in my Kindle (which is also on my phone), however I borrow many an audio book on Libby and listen when I walk or while making dinner. So many great books. Mostly now I read novels. Transport me, take my busy, scrolling mind to a different place/time/perspective.
Once upon a River by Dianne Setterfield
My go go’s for reading time- books by toilets. Not graceful or poetic, but damn practical, and dare I write- effective. Of course a stack by my bedside table, always the last thing before drifting off to sleep. I don’t spend time in easy chairs, but if I did… and for darn sake, EVERYONE, please, shop on Bookshop.org ♥️🙏🤗
I am currently about halfway through "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi. I cannot remember a book I have been so enthralled by as I am by this one. It's also got a "Susan Cain vibe" to it, which is a very good thing. Highly recommend it as a totally uplifting, humanity-endorsing experience.
I really don’t want to be bothered anynore with “putting my phone down.” There is no reason for it, and I don’t want any debate because no valid reason can be found for it.
I also loved Sacred Therapy!! Also love CS Lewis’ book “Till We Have Faces”, Martin Buber’s book, “I and Thou”, and I love the book “A Gentleman in Moscow”… just a few gems.
They all sound wonderful, and I've placed the first one in my basket. One of my recommendations is Living Presence by Helminski. In the Sufi mystical tradition, this brilliant writer points us to the living presence and goes beyond how to integrate, but to live and embody it in everyday life. My copy is well marked up as well. And, of course, The Correspondent, my favorite book of the year.
I love seeing people's favorites. I just put Gone on hold at the library. Some books that I keep close: When Women Were Birds by Terry Tempest Williams and A Ghost In the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa
I have not read this Susan Cain’s article yet. But I just went through it scanning very fast as I do usually and then I read it carefully. Hence, the photo of the book’s papers which are remarkably have been noted with so many comments, I want say just that reminded me when I was a student in high school, writing down every single important note. I love it.
I love to reread Jane Eyre, The Blue Castle, and The Hiding Place, amongst many others.
And since the movie is just out, I have to add my plug here for Project Hail Mary which is one of my all time favorites, but try to go in with zero spoilers, not even reading the synopsis or watching the movie trailer! The main character wakes up with amnesia, and it's SO much more fun to figure out along with him what's going on than to already know things. It's by the same author as The Martian, so especially recommended if you love sciency reads.
I just started reading again on a Kindle to stay focused on reading and not on notifications come in. Currently reading My Friends and finding it to be very bittersweet.