Sunday Supplement #82 (December 4th, 2022)
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.
I hope you take something away from these recommendations that enriches your week ahead!
Quote of the Week:
“And once you understand that habits can change, you have the freedom and the responsibility to remake them.”
– Charles Duhigg
Book of the Week:
A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle
I’ve featured Eckhart Tolle in a handful of Brainfood of the Week segments but haven’t featured any of his books.
At some point in the future, I will definitely revisit his international bestseller, The Power of Now, but for this week, I’ll highlight A New Earth.
A New Earth expands on his book The Power of Now and its ideas around being aware of our ego-based state of consciousness and how transcending it is essential to happiness.
Tolle explains how attachment to our egos can lead to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, how we can create a new way of being, and how that helps ease the suffering of others.
A New Earth is an excellent overview of Tolle’s teachings and is worth a look if you’re a fan of his work.
Movie of the Week:
Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham follows two girls and their ambition to have professional football (soccer) careers, despite their parents’ wishes.
Parminder Nagra and a young Kiera Knightley star as the two leads, and each showcases their acting skills with an expertly crafted script by Chadha, Guljit Bindra, and Paul Mayeda Berges.
The movie addresses issues of racism and sexism at a time when not many films explored such topics. It made $76 million off of a $5.6 million budget.
Bend It Like Beckham also packs many laughs into its runtime. The film is an excellent view for those looking for a fun sports movie with heart and depth.
Brainfood of the Week:
7 Secrets To Becoming Mentally Tougher | Psych2Go
I’ve featured Psych2Go in a couple of previous posts. Their mission is to make psychology and mental health more accessible to everyone.
This video starts by using an example of working out and exercising for physical strength as a comparison for developing mental toughness.
They discuss how mental toughness can help you cope with stress, overwhelming times, and handle fear and doubt.
The video then goes over tips for developing mental toughness, like how to make an emotional trashcan and acknowledging and using the power of choice.
I found the video a great reminder and tool for helping develop mental fortitude. Check it out, and check out their channel if you like the video.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
– 2 Timothy 1:7
This passage from the Bible offers encouragement to face our fears and reminds us of our innate strength.
I found it interesting that after power was the prompting of our love and self-control. To me, it seemed like a guide on how to combat fear.
When we operate from a place of love and self-control, I feel that we are in the perfect place to take on any challenges.
This is a brilliant passage to remember when we’re experiencing challenges, one that can remind us of our strengths.
Remember to tap into your power, love, and self-control, and have a blessed week ahead!
Bend It Like Beckham is a great film, although I’m surprised it’s budget was so big. The stars we still finding their footing in the acting world at the time. The ego, or more often pride, is the source of most problems in life
Thank you for checking out the post! Agree with the comment about the ego 👍
Interesting blog. I like that it is divided into mini-chapters, each one standing on its own.
It has been a long time since I’ve come across anything about Tolle. Might take a second look.
Thanks for a good read.
Glad you enjoyed the read! I read Tolle’s books a couple of years ago. I’m subscribed to him on YouTube, though, so I get a video of his on my feed every once in a while. I find them typically good little reminders. Thanks for checking the post out, Mary!