Sunday Supplement #115 (July 23rd, 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:
“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.”
– Thomas Carlyle
Book of the Week:
Becoming Supernatural – Dr. Joe Dispenza
I recommend this book with a grain of salt. I’ve touched on other books about New Thought beliefs, but I find the best from these books comes from practical application.
In the book, Dispenza discusses topics ranging from demystifying the seven chakra centers of the body to changing past conditioning by reconditioning your mind.
While the book delves into spirituality, manifestation, and mysticism, all topics I find fascinating, I believe his insights on meditation and thought management are helpful to all.
Becoming Supernatural is a dive into the deep end of New Thought, but I believe it’s worth checking out and has some valuable tips for self-development.
Movie of the Week:
The Oscar-winning film The Whale follows a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher as he attempts to reconnect with his teenage daughter.
I don’t think the movie is perfect, but I found it a thought-provoking and emotional film that deeply explored depression and loss.
Brendan Fraser made his acting comeback with his Academy Award-winning performance as Charlie, and nominee Hong Chau stood out with her brilliant supporting role.
Director Darren Aronofsky took Samuel D. Hunter’s play and brought it to the screen, continuing his streak of films exploring darker human emotions.
The Whale comes off as meant for the theater, but it’s an intense film worth watching for those looking for a deeper experience than a popcorn flick.
Brainfood of the Week:
Mental Health vs. Physical Health | Psych2Go
In this Psych2Go video, FM doctor Mike Varshavski discusses mental and physical health aspects and how they are often related.
Varshavski starts the video by discussing experiences of how many patients come in with physical health complaints that, after investigation, relate to mental health issues.
Monica Tiang of Pysch2Go asks brilliant questions that allow Varshavski to delve into topics of diet and health, comorbidities, psychological diagnoses, and treatment options.
I’ve featured Psych2Go in a few previous Sunday Supplements. They have over 11 million subscribers, and their mission is to make psychology and mental health more accessible.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“When a small toe is hurting, the whole body swoops down to attend to it.”
– African Proverb
I laughed when I read this African Proverb. It made me think of the times I’ve stubbed my toe and completely forgot everything else except my unfortunate toe.
However, the proverb is an excellent example of how minor pains can take our attention. And it bodes that even larger pains can demand all of it.
We often are encouraged to work through the pain, whether that be physical or emotional. There is some merit in certain circumstances, but it shouldn’t be a go-to mentality.
Knowing our bodies and mental states is vital to making the best decisions. It’s one thing to overcome limiting obstacles, but it is another to ignore our bodies and emotions.
Take care of your health, build good habits, and have a blessed week ahead!
As always, I’ve received a large dose of inspiration and joy from your post Drew! Thanks for sharing. I broke a toe in 2019 and have suffered nerve damage in my foot ever since.Our toes may be little but they sure manifest a lot of pain! Have a great week!
Thanks so much for the kind words and support of the blog, Jodie! Sorry to hear about your foot!