Just Finished "The Dream Giver"
Even though I was excited the other day about starting Necole Bitchie's first book club selection, I read the synopsis and changed my mind. I really enjoyed The Alchemist
I cracked open The Dream Giver
The first half of the book is a parable and the rest offers strategies for dealing with naysayers and conquering fear.
The passage from the second part that resonated with me the most is...
I remember a woman telling me that she was afraid to go ahead with her Dream. When she let the word unworthy slip, I said, "Are you waiting until you feel worthy so you can begin?"
"Yes," she said.
My reply startled her. "Well, you aren't worthy," I said. "And you will never feel worthy. If you continue to wait until you feel worthy, you will never live your DREAM."
Wow! I've been wanting to start virtual cooking classes for at least 6 months and that feeling of not being worthy is why I hadn't started.
That quote was very helpful to me. Just do it!
Even though this book is only 150 pages, it took me over a week to read it. I haven't decided if it was because I didn't like it, or if it's because it competed with a lot of the other library books on my shelf.
I did find value in it...especially that last quote about feeling worthy. I would recommend the book on that quote alone.
Quote of the Day
There's nothing like getting paid to be yourself.
— Patricia Falona (@MeanGirlTrishy) February 2, 2013
What My Kids Say
Me: "Go ahead and start on your Napolean paper and make sure you write down your sources."
Simon: "I don't know why I have to write about him...he wasn't even American."
We have a lot of work to do.
Quote of the Day
"Work hard at the thing that you love. Like… really hard. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s dumb. If they do tell you it’s dumb… work harder and prove them wrong. But don’t rub it in their face- just be gracious, and wear expensive lipstick, and smile, and keep working. -Joy the Baker