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Try This at Home
Schedule some daily transcendence. One popular way: daily transcendent readings.
Elizabeth said she’d like to read a poem every day. Here’s one way: sign up for the Writer’s Almanac with Garrison Keillor to get a poem each day, plus literary and historical notes from this day in history.
Of course, we have to mention Oprah Winfrey’s new book, The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations — Elizabeth and I got to go to the book party at Oprah’s house. Yowza.
Here’s what Flannery O’Connor had to say about reading National Geographic magazine as a child:
A cousin gave me a subscription when I was a child as she noted I always made for it at her house, but it wasn’t a literary or even a geographical interest. It has a distinct unforgettable transcendent apotheotic (?) and very grave odor. Like no other mere magazine.
Letter to Betty Hester, June 28, 1956, The Habit of Being
Happiness Hack
Skip the bad parts!
Interview
Elizabeth and I talked to Lewis Howes. He’s well-known for his bestselling book and wildly popular podcast “The School of Greatness.” When I was in Los Angeles recently, I was a guest on his podcast — such a fun conversation. Lewis is also a former professional football player and two-sport All American.
He has a new book that just hit the shelves, called The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Stronger Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives.
Note: Lewis talks about some tough subjects during this conversation, and his interview may not be appropriate for children.
Elizabeth’s Demerit
Elizabeth wasn’t using the treadmill, because the TV was broken, and she exercised while watching TV. But now the TV is working again, and she’s still not back on the treadmill.
Gretchen’s Gold Star
I give a gold star to my daughter Eliza for being so relaxed and welcoming during Parents’ Weekend.
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