I am a voracious reader and every week I come across either a book, online piece or website I want to share with others. I’ve decided to curate these gems and highlight them on Friday. I hope you find these faves as insightful as I do.
- Ask yourself the following questions: (1) What do you do on a Saturday morning when you have nothing to do? (2) How do you feel when you put yourself in a new situation? and (3) Who are the five people closest to you in the things you love most? Neil Pasricha makes a compelling argument in 3 Tests for Finding Your Authentic Self.
- How do you become a better writer? Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his tips. Practical advice for all creatives.
- Are you reading any of these books this summer? Find new recommendations from O’s Summer Reading List.
- I love the subject of friendship. Often times, I intersect with articles dealing with women friendships, but how do men deal with their guy pals? This subject is explored by Jane E. Brody in The Challenges of Male Friendships.
What were some of your favorite reads this week?
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too.
Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your recommendations. Xox
Thanks for reading, Ayala! Have a good holiday weekend.
I’m loving O’s Summer Reading List. I have a lot of catch up to do there!
l love the tests about finding our authentic selves.
My TBR pile is growing exponentially. I probably need to stay away from some of these lists, but can’t help myself. 🙂