Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.
READ
This! ‘I Don’t Want to Die’: Fighting Maternal Mortality Among Black Women, The New York Times
While we’re on the subject. Meet The Organization Shaping the Future of Black Maternal Health, Thinx
Yep. Why We Actually Need More Mindless Activities, lifehacker
If you were wondering. Also, there is a useful rep calculator. I’m a Trainer, and This Is How Heavy Your Weights Actually Need to Be to Build Muscle, PopSugar
Always nice to have a reminder. The Case for True Rest Over ‘Active Recovery’, Self
Ooooooo. Here’s What a Balanced and Effective Weekly Workout Plan Actually Looks Like, Self
I’m all about it! Stay Strong, Slim, Sharp and Sexy at 40, 50, 60 …, Sisters From AARP
Interesting. Being vs Doing: The Difference Between “Being” and “Doing”, mindful
watch
I want to see this! Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space, American Experience
Listen
Yes, please and thank you. 4 Podcasts by Black Women to Listen to Now, Sisters From AARP
Since the passing of Anita PointerI’ve been listening to the Pointer Sisters’ on repeat. Anita Pointer was the lead vocalist for many of the Pointer Sisters’ Top 40 hits and helped define their pop sound in the 1980s., The New York Times
WRITE
Lucy Sante on Writing with the Back Brain, LitHub
What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.