Sunday Supplement #108 (June 4th, 2023)
Below is another Sunday Supplement with a quote worth sharing, a book worth reading, a movie worth watching, brainfood worth consuming, and a spiritual passage worth pondering.
Please take something away from these recommendations that enriches your week ahead!
Quote of the Week:
“The paradox of relaxation is the renewal of the mind, rekindling of spirit, and revitalizing of strength.”
– Lailah Gifty Akita
Book of the Week:
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman– Haruki Murakami
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman is a collection of twenty-four short stories from author Haruki Murakami.
The stories range from insightful and captivating looks at the mundane aspects of life to bizarre surrealist experiences.
I’ve featured Murakami in two previous Sunday Supplements, but I could have easily featured as many books of his as I’ve read.
Murakami is one of my favorite authors, and his books always remind me of stepping into a dream and coming out of it refreshed.
I’m suggesting Bling Willow, Sleeping Woman because it is my favorite short story collection of his, and I believe a quick and complete interval of reading is worth pursuing.
Movie of the Week:
I recently read The Princess Bride, which is an excellent book for those who loved the film. However, the movie wonderfully captures the best parts of the book.
The story follows a bedridden boy being read a novel by his grandfather about a farm boy turned pirate and a commoner turned princess.
It’s a story about true love, where the two main characters face numerous obstacles, enemies, and allies in their quest to be reunited.
The Princess Bride is a brilliant combination of adventure, romance, and comedy. The story and dialogue are excellent, and the casting is perfect.
If you’re looking for a heartwarming movie to watch or something fun to watch on a rainy day, I highly recommend The Princess Bride.
Brainfood of the Week:
20 Min Yoga Flow for Beginners | Yoga By Candace
I typically feature a podcast, interview, or educational video in my Brainfood of the Week portion of the Sunday Supplement.
Sometimes, I’ve featured a meditation video as a mental break for the week, and this video aims to follow that suit.
I’ve used this video at various stages in my life to start the day, and without fail, those days I start with this video are thirty minutes of peace.
The video is a walkthrough of a sun salutation yoga exercise variation. It can be difficult if you’ve never done yoga, but it becomes an easy and relaxing exercise the more you do it.
Candace is the best-selling author of Namaslay and is an international yoga instructor, personal trainer, and writer of the yoga lifestyle blog on www.yogabycandace.com.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“The winds of tomorrow will blow tomorrow.” (明日は明日の風が吹く)
– Japanese Proverb
This Japanese proverb highlights the importance of not over-worrying about a bad situation because the winds will change.
In this case, the winds of tomorrow are not there yet, so you can enjoy today. That doesn’t mean you cannot prepare for bad winds, but you should not dwell on them.
If we’re constantly preparing or worrying about bad situations, we can often miss the beauty of what’s around us on good days.
This proverb is a great reminder for me to recognize the moments of peace in my day, take them in, and appreciate them fully.
Work hard on what’s important to you, but make sure you have moments in your day or times set aside to relax and rest. Have a blessed week ahead!