Sunday Supplement #146 (February 25th, 2024)
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:
“Adventure is not outside man; it is within.”
– George Eliot
Book of the Week:
Barsoom/Mars Series – Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the Barsoom books in the early 20th century. The first story appeared in serial form in 1912 for The All-Story magazine before being published as a novel.
Burroughs’s novels follow John Carter in the first few books, a Civil War veteran who gets transported to the dying planet of Mars.
Carter gets thrown into the mix of different cultures and species and finds allies and enemies to fight with and against.
There are 11 novels in the series, and I highly recommend them. For me, this is the epitome of the science fiction and adventure genre.
I nerded out when I started reading these books. They are pretty simple and quick reads but offer an entertaining story each time.
Movie of the Week:
I’ve featured two Tim Burton movies in previous Sunday Supplements, but Big Fish is hands down my favorite that he’s made.
The film’s narrative bookends are a frustrated son’s attempts to discover the true story of his dying father’s life because his father has always previously told him the tall tale version.
Big Fish jumps between the present relationship between the son (played by Billy Crudup) and his father (played by Albert Finney) and the tall tales featuring the young father (played by Ewan McGregor).
The film is based on the novel by Daniel Wallace. Tim Burton brilliantly brings the story to life, and it is a movie I’ve watched over the years and have always enjoyed.
Brainfood of the Week:
What Adventure Means to People Who Do It for a Living | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is Canada’s leader in arts and culture. They exist to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique contributions to society.
Life-long adventurers from around the globe gather for the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in Alberta, Canada. In this video, some adventures discuss what adventure means to them.
Joe Riis (conservationist & filmmaker), Bruce Kirkby (author), Cedar Wright (climber & filmmaker), Pete McBride (photographer), and Cecile Skog (adventurer) are some of the people who speak on adventure.
A takeaway from most of the people who feature in the short video is pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. I think that’s an essential thing to remember in your life.
Check out the short video to hear some interesting takes on adventure, and give the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity a look if you want to check out more of their stuff.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“Do what is beautiful. Allah loves those who do what is beautiful.”
– Quran 2:195
To me, this Quran passage is a quite simple reminder to pursue beautiful things in life. That can be different things for different people, but I focus on the call to action in the verse.
Often, we can be passive in our lives. We can let days, weeks, months, or years slip by while falling into an unfulfilling routine.
The call to action of doing what is beautiful is a reminder to check in on yourself and ask if you are pursuing beauty in your life.
When I think of beauty, I think of moments where I am present and appreciative of my life. I find beauty in pursuing the activities that bring me joy, learning, and growing.
Pursue beauty, adventure within and without, and have a blessed week ahead!