Sunday Supplement #96 (March 12th, 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:
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.”
– Jackie Chan
Book of the Week:
Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potter Series tells the story of a boy whose parents were murdered by a dark wizard. The boy is sent to live with his uncaring non-magic relatives, and on his 11th birthday, he re-enters the magical world.
There is much controversy around J.K. Rowling and her books, but it cannot be argued that they are some of the most successful novels in history.
The Harry Potter series was a fantastic addition to my childhood. I still often revisit the world of Harry Potter and find much to appreciate.
The story encapsulates the battle of good and evil over its seven books and has many wonderful lessons along the way.
If you have only seen the movies, you are missing out. The series is well worth checking out for anyone who loves adventure, magic, and an epic battle of good vs evil.
Movie of the Week:
The film, A League of Their Own, follows the fictional journey of two sisters who join the real-life first female professional baseball league.
Geena Davis and Lori Petty play the two sisters. They struggle to help the league succeed while their rivalry as sisters and players increases.
Penny Marshall brilliantly directs the film and gets the most from the story and the star-studded cast. In addition to Davis and Petty, Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna shine.
A League of Their Own is a well-told glimpse at a side of American history not portrayed with much entertainment and heart packed in.
Brainfood of the Week:
The Power of Kindness | Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek is an inspirational speaker and the author of multiple best-selling books. In this video, he discusses the power of kindness.
Sinek starts by stating that acts of kindness/acts of generosity are how simple it is to make people feel good.
He discusses the science behind the chemical our bodies produce, oxytocin, and how that occurs through acts of kindness and generosity. Witnessing an act of generosity actually increases our levels of oxytocin as well.
I’ve featured Simon Sinek in a few other Sunday Supplements as well. If you like this short two-minute video, check out more of his work.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent the night with a mosquito.”
– African Proverb
This African Proverb makes me smile and reminds me of the power one person or one action can have.
In the proverb, the mosquito obviously can be viewed as a pest one would not spend the night with.
The negative repercussions are clear, but it should also be a reminder of how one person can leave a lasting impression.
I paired this proverb with Jackie Chan’s quote because I believe small acts of kindness can positively affect someone’s life.
Look out for a chance to give a small act of kindness, and have a blessed week ahead!
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