Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is 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.

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Oooooooooo, The Everygirl’s 2023 Holiday Calendar: 61 Days of Festive Activities to Close Out the Year, The Everygirl

Interesting read and unique perspective. Ask Me About God: On Ye West, The Paris Review

It’s about freaking time! F.D.A. Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde, The New York Times

Yassssss 👏🏾🫶🏾🙌🏾 Life Is More Beautiful When We Do This, Sisters From AARP

Absolutely! You Should Build a Pain ‘Tool Kit’ to Manage Flare-Ups, lifehacker

WHAT?! Feeling Meh? You Might Be Suffering From Autumn Burnout—Here’s What to Do About It, The Everygirl

Hey Beautiful People, a big “Yassss!” for thrifting and consignment today! 🎉 Thrifting started as a cherished family tradition but there was a time when it shifted from being a joyful choice to a financial necessity. Even after my circumstances changed and I could afford to shop new, I found that the line between choice and necessity was often blurred by lingering scarcity mindsets. Today, while I can afford to buy new, I still see value in thrifting. The crucial part is being mindful of why we make these choices so we don’t slip back into limiting ways of thinking. For more on this journey. ❤️ Brand Spanking Used. Sisters From AARP

Because it happens. How to Be Happy for Your Friend, Even When You’re a Little Jealous, Self

listening

Listening to ALL of this MCs music. 🎶 Mastermind MC Missy Elliott, Sisters From AARP

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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.