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Zora Neale Hurston, The Princess Bride, Dirty Dancing, Wentworth Miller, and a Bible Passage

Sunday Supplement #144 (February 11th, 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:

“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.”

– Zora Neale Hurston

Book of the Week:

The Princess Bride – William Goldman

Most people know The Princess Bride from the 1987 film of the same name. I featured the movie in Sunday Supplement #108.

I’m a huge fan of the movie, and I always wanted to read the book. I finally did earlier last year, and I loved it. The book was like an extended cut of the movie, which makes sense.

The novel follows a fictionalized Goldman as he attempts to gift his son the book his father read him as a child.

Goldman discovers that the actual book is much more dense than the version his father read. He proceeds to write his version, which encapsulates one of the best love stories in fantasy.

It’s so hard to encapsulate in a brief blurb, but I highly recommend the book to anyone who loves the movie. And if you haven’t seen the movie, give it a watch.

Movie of the Week:

Dirty Dancing

The 1987 film Dirty Dancing is one of my favorite feel-good movies to put on. The music, the dancing choreography, the acting, and the story are wonderful.

Dirty Dancing follows Baby Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey, as she spends her summer at a Catskills resort with her family. She falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze.

The film was nominated for one Academy Award, Best Music – Original Song, and won the Oscar for the song “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.”

I delved into a lot of classic films while I was in high school. I wasn’t sure if I’d like Dirty Dancing, but it was on too many top film lists to ignore.

I’m glad I watched it back because I still enjoy the film today. I highly recommend it for a fun movie about summer love.

Brainfood of the Week:

Wentworth Miller | Full Q&A | Oxford Union

Oxford Union is one of the most prestigious debating societies. The institution is renowned for bringing international guests and speakers for discussion and debate.

In this video, actor, writer, gay rights and mental health advocate Wentworth Miller discusses a variety of topics, including his experiences with depression.

In responding to a question about his experience with depression, Miller discusses talking to yourself in a way that is loving and supportive.

Miller goes on to talk about how he knew how to support friends in crisis, but his response wasn’t always kind when he was in crisis. If he spoke to his friends like he spoke to himself, he would have no friends. So, he started to pay attention to how he talked to himself.

I’ve put the link for this video to start when Miller receives the question about his experience with depression, but the whole video is worth watching.

Closing Spiritual Passage:

“Let all that you do be done in love.”

– 1 Corinthians 16:14

There are many Bible passages about love, but I think this one sums up where our actions should originate.

Love can be assumed to mean only good things, but I believe love also means being open, honest, and from the heart.

Being nice can often be a way to avoid confrontation. But I believe if you are operating from love, you wouldn’t avoid challenging situations.

That doesn’t mean you have to be mean, but I think operating from a place of love means connecting with your truth.

Express your love, and have a blessed week ahead!

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Lailah Gifty Akita, Blind Willow – Sleeping Woman, The Princess Bride, Yoga By Candace, and a Japanese Proverb

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:

The Princess Bride

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!

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