Weekend Reads

I started to read something on Friday that I picked up from the library, and I almost put it back because it's one of those smart books that really makes you think.  And let's be honest, I'm usually trying to escape from my thinking.

The book is called Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, and this it will make you think...but after reading a couple pages, I started to poke around online about the author, and looked at a couple videos she had mentioned in the book at Ted.com.  And they're good.  Really, kinda life-changing good.

Basically, I'm hooked.

Are the topics she talks about fun?  No.

Is it uncomfortable to think about.  Absolutely.

Will you feel better after reading and watching these videos?  100% yes.

The courage it takes to be that honest in this society is something we should all strive for.  I've had it with people who pretend their lives are perfect and hide what they're really feeling, including myself.  No, I don't want to sit with someone who isn't ever happy or grateful, but that's something different.  This is about owning up to your life, good-bad-and ugly, with acceptance.

I can't wait to keep reading.

Here's her website if you want to learn more.