I think it was maybe in Shauna NIequist‘s book Present Over Perfect where she talks about rediscovering the things that brought her joy as a child. Maybe it’s drawing or swimming or hiking or whatever it is, but it draws you back to some elemental place in your being, where you feel happy and fulfilled, […]
Last week on the way to New York, I read Shauna Niequist’s new book Present over Perfect and it was all I could do to keep from standing up and giving a standing ovation right there on the plane. It’s about abandoning the false allure and societal pressure of perfection and giving in to the […]
An oft-asked question between my Dad and I is “So what are you reading right now?” Probably the most influential in my life when it comes to encouraging me as a reader, Dad can be frequently found in his cozy leather chair in the living room with a stack of books next to him. And […]