I simply do not know where you find the time and energy to put together these collections...but I appreciate every one of them - they are a joy to read on a lazy Sunday morning while sipping a coffee.
4. Start with Hello - what a difference maker - a simple hello is often the greatest tool to disarm any kind of negative vibe...
5. I'm a big fan of Children's books...even though I didn't read them when I was a child. My favorite has always been "A Wrinkle in Time"
6. Capturing special moments - as much as I enjoy photography, I still believe in the power of the pen...so I write a note or a poem to honor a moment!
Peace to you on this glorious Sunday - I think I will go outside and say hello to as many people as possible today...and that, my friend, guarantees I will have a day filled with smiles.
Jonathan’s article is wonderful! Going to think on that today.
“...we each have a story to tell, gifts to give, and a meaningful purpose here on this great big blue (and green) planet.
...We can either let our stories control us or we take hold of our stories and use them for good and give them as gifts to the world at large.”
And can you believe I’ve never read A Wrinkle in Time?! I must rectify that soon.
Enjoy your glorious Sunday as you say hello. I’ll be saying hello as I enjoy a sampling of many dishes at lunch with my church family. All things fried! 🤣🥴
Thanks for sharing so many great finds Holly. I loved the book Start With Hello. We moved to a new area within town and one thing that seems to be lacking is the interactions with my neighbors. This was a good reminder to be open to new ideas and experiences.
Also, thank you so much for sharing my poem on watching and hearing myself on a recent video interview. You rock! 🙏🏽😀
It can be so hard to be the newcomer, but if we just get out there, making ourselves accessible, some of the best conversations and friendships can grow.
Loved the poem--it’s something I think a lot of us are self conscious about!
It seems like the only interaction in my neighborhood is if you have a dog. I say hello when I pass by people but no one ever wants to talk. I guess I'll have to rent a dog. 🐕🐶
Chat books sounds like a nice idea. The only thing I've done to capture memories of loved ones is set up a couple of memorial websites for my in-laws. Other "captures" are online, but very much private, apart from albums I've shared with the family and friends who would be interested.
Another great post, Holly - and Punit! I’m looking forward to checking out all your recommendations!
How do I capture memories for my loved ones? I don’t think I do - at least not in a tangible fashion. I spend time with my loved ones doing things together that we enjoy. We take snaps now and again. It’s funny - we were always the family that didn’t ever have photographs up on the wall, or the mantelpiece. I’m married to a photographer, and my parents are very keen snappers, so that’s a little odd. Having said that, there are lots of photo albums dating back to when I was a child until I was a mid-teen - perhaps we can make some time over Christmas for us all to have a look through them! There’s no next generation to share them with, but hey, that’s okay!
Lovely, lovely post, Holly. It’s really made me think - and in a good way. 😊😊😊 Thank you.
I don’t have a ton of photos displayed in my home, but the kids enjoy looking at a few vacation and Christmas albums I created on Shutterfly. And more than anything I want to look at the photo albums from our childhood again (long story, but my requests have been ignored/denied/declined). There is something about seeing yourself as a younger person and with siblings and other loved ones--it brings back so many memories for me.
My brother found old film from the late 70s and early 80s that he had converted to DVD. I can’t quite explain why, but watching it made my heart lodge in my throat.
Oh gosh, Holly - I'm sad for you that you're not able to see your childhood pictures.
I have so many memories. Prompted by a book I'm reading I've recently been doing a lot of thinking about the house I grew up in, and all sorts of things are popping into my head. I'm writing them down.
I love this, Punit - yes, the very act of looking through the pictures together will become a memory in its own right! I hadn't even thought of it that way - thank you.
Mine are all stored digitally by year/month/event. My friends are amazed that I can pull up a photo from "little Jen's 4-year-old birthday party" from 20 years ago in a matter of minutes.
I have my digital photos dating back 20 years on a thumbdrive. They are listed by year with folders describing the event. Later, I thought it was smart to start listing them by month. Most of them don't have specific names on the photos, so I have to hunt for them. Another thing for my to-do list. 😀 I have a lot of old photos that I need to scan into the computer to preserve.
I'm going to check out Start With Hello immediately -- thank you for the rec, Holly! And the shoutout -- I truly appreciate your support. (I'd love to hear which titles you brought to Thanksgiving, and how they went over.)
Thank you so much Holly! It was a joy to collaborate with you.
I loved the "chatbooks" concept. I often relive old memories by browsing photos on my TV. It's the kind of nostalgia brings a big smile on the face 😀
It was great fun, Punit!
I simply do not know where you find the time and energy to put together these collections...but I appreciate every one of them - they are a joy to read on a lazy Sunday morning while sipping a coffee.
1. Lovely bread poem
2. I'm inspired to read Courage
3. This quote, “always focus on doing your very best, never forgetting that you are a great work in progress.” - it's the word hug I needed this morning. It seems to be a great way to battle another theme and quote I identified with this morning. - "the tormenting weight of comparison" (from Jonathan Isbill at ZigZag Nutrition https://open.substack.com/pub/jonathanisbillrd/p/pain-to-purpose-withbooklaunch?r=ojqe7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web)
4. Start with Hello - what a difference maker - a simple hello is often the greatest tool to disarm any kind of negative vibe...
5. I'm a big fan of Children's books...even though I didn't read them when I was a child. My favorite has always been "A Wrinkle in Time"
6. Capturing special moments - as much as I enjoy photography, I still believe in the power of the pen...so I write a note or a poem to honor a moment!
Peace to you on this glorious Sunday - I think I will go outside and say hello to as many people as possible today...and that, my friend, guarantees I will have a day filled with smiles.
Jonathan’s article is wonderful! Going to think on that today.
“...we each have a story to tell, gifts to give, and a meaningful purpose here on this great big blue (and green) planet.
...We can either let our stories control us or we take hold of our stories and use them for good and give them as gifts to the world at large.”
And can you believe I’ve never read A Wrinkle in Time?! I must rectify that soon.
Enjoy your glorious Sunday as you say hello. I’ll be saying hello as I enjoy a sampling of many dishes at lunch with my church family. All things fried! 🤣🥴
What a delightful baking poem! Thanks Punit! I want that bread! :)
Thanks for the journey Holly! I have Shannen's book on my list to buy at some point ... Her post about being at the cemetery was very touching.
Good idea on the chatbooks. I have boxes of photos and don't know what to do with them!
Thanks for sharing so many great things!
Glad you enjoyed it, John! Shannan has so much to teach about being accessible to others.
Thanks John! Glad you liked it 😀
Thanks for sharing so many great finds Holly. I loved the book Start With Hello. We moved to a new area within town and one thing that seems to be lacking is the interactions with my neighbors. This was a good reminder to be open to new ideas and experiences.
Also, thank you so much for sharing my poem on watching and hearing myself on a recent video interview. You rock! 🙏🏽😀
It can be so hard to be the newcomer, but if we just get out there, making ourselves accessible, some of the best conversations and friendships can grow.
Loved the poem--it’s something I think a lot of us are self conscious about!
I love that approach to being accessible to begin with. Thanks!
It seems like the only interaction in my neighborhood is if you have a dog. I say hello when I pass by people but no one ever wants to talk. I guess I'll have to rent a dog. 🐕🐶
Great idea! 😀
Chat books sounds like a nice idea. The only thing I've done to capture memories of loved ones is set up a couple of memorial websites for my in-laws. Other "captures" are online, but very much private, apart from albums I've shared with the family and friends who would be interested.
I store all of my photo memories in a digital archive so that my kids will on day have the memories without the burden of too much stuff.
Another great post, Holly - and Punit! I’m looking forward to checking out all your recommendations!
How do I capture memories for my loved ones? I don’t think I do - at least not in a tangible fashion. I spend time with my loved ones doing things together that we enjoy. We take snaps now and again. It’s funny - we were always the family that didn’t ever have photographs up on the wall, or the mantelpiece. I’m married to a photographer, and my parents are very keen snappers, so that’s a little odd. Having said that, there are lots of photo albums dating back to when I was a child until I was a mid-teen - perhaps we can make some time over Christmas for us all to have a look through them! There’s no next generation to share them with, but hey, that’s okay!
Lovely, lovely post, Holly. It’s really made me think - and in a good way. 😊😊😊 Thank you.
I don’t have a ton of photos displayed in my home, but the kids enjoy looking at a few vacation and Christmas albums I created on Shutterfly. And more than anything I want to look at the photo albums from our childhood again (long story, but my requests have been ignored/denied/declined). There is something about seeing yourself as a younger person and with siblings and other loved ones--it brings back so many memories for me.
My brother found old film from the late 70s and early 80s that he had converted to DVD. I can’t quite explain why, but watching it made my heart lodge in my throat.
Oh gosh, Holly - I'm sad for you that you're not able to see your childhood pictures.
I have so many memories. Prompted by a book I'm reading I've recently been doing a lot of thinking about the house I grew up in, and all sorts of things are popping into my head. I'm writing them down.
Thank you Rebecca!
I hope you do take some time out to relive memories with family. It will be enriching and end up being a memory in itself. 😀
I love this, Punit - yes, the very act of looking through the pictures together will become a memory in its own right! I hadn't even thought of it that way - thank you.
There’s so much I loved in this post. Baking bread requires a special type of courage. And chatbooks! Very happy to have learned about them!
Perhaps I should write my own chatbook version of Courage (baking bread would make the cut!)...
I'll look forward to the day that you email me pictures of bread you've baked yourself. 😀
Woohoo!
I love the poem Punit. The bread looks delicious. We take photos but don't have them in any kind of photo album.
Mine are all stored digitally by year/month/event. My friends are amazed that I can pull up a photo from "little Jen's 4-year-old birthday party" from 20 years ago in a matter of minutes.
I have my digital photos dating back 20 years on a thumbdrive. They are listed by year with folders describing the event. Later, I thought it was smart to start listing them by month. Most of them don't have specific names on the photos, so I have to hunt for them. Another thing for my to-do list. 😀 I have a lot of old photos that I need to scan into the computer to preserve.
Good Morning Holly! What a lovely and generous post. So much goodness here and can't wait to check out Courage for my children. Thank you again.
I hope it becomes a treasure for your family as well, Julie!
Thank you Holly. :)
I'm currently halfway through Start With Hello and it is everything I didn't know I needed.
It's such a great book!
I'm going to check out Start With Hello immediately -- thank you for the rec, Holly! And the shoutout -- I truly appreciate your support. (I'd love to hear which titles you brought to Thanksgiving, and how they went over.)
Start with Hello sounds like a book I'd be into. Adding it to my list!