β¨ Yvette Sojourner’s Week in Wonders: Embracing Stories, Sounds, and Soulful Insights β¨
Hello, my beautiful friends! π It’s Yvette Sojourner, wrapping up another week filled with discoveries that have warmed my heart, provoked thought, and inspired my soul. From historical journeys to musical surprises, this week has been a rich tapestry of experiences. Let’s dive into the stories and sounds that have shaped my days.
π Must-Read Musings
- Historical Heroics π: “2 Black Heroes, 2 Cities in New York: A Journey Into the Past,” by The New York Times, took me on a profound journey through history with Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.
Walk With Giants - Joyful Savings πΈ: “The Happiness Habits That Save You Money” from Sisters From AARP reminded me that joy doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
Save & Smile - Rihanna’s Confidence Codes π: “Want to Be As Confident as Rihanna? Here Are Her Best Tips,” by The Everygirl, had me taking notes and strutting my stuff around the house.
Boost Your Confidence - BeyoncΓ©’s Country Roots π€: Times’ “BeyoncΓ© Has Always Been Country” resonated with me deeply, reminding me that artists, like all of us, contain multitudes.
Explore BeyoncΓ©’s Versatility - Reflecting on Relationships π: Slate’s “In Defense of Divorce” and The Cut’s “The Lure of Divorce” offered contrasting yet compelling views on the complexity of ending marriages.
Consider the Perspectives
Dive Deeper - Love Languages Debunked π¬: Vox’s “What the 5 love languages get right, and what they get very wrong” gave me a fresh lens through which to view relationship dynamics.
Reassess Your Love Language - Navigating Family Ties π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦: Self’s “6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Cutting Off a Toxic Family Member” was a timely reminder of the importance of boundaries.
Set Healthy Boundaries
π Heartwarming Watch
- Keyshia Cole’s Surprise πΆ: Witnessing students perform a rendition of “Love” and Keyshia Cole surprising them was the dose of joy I didn’t know I needed.
[Feel the Love](Link not provided, but imagine the joy and surprise!)
π§ Soothing Sounds
- Morning Serenity & Evening Peace π : My days begin with Max Richter and wind down with RIOPY, their music framing my days in beauty and calm.
β¨ Wrapping Up With Love β¨
This week’s selections have been a beautiful blend of the powerful and the poignant, the enlightening and the emotional. Each story and song has been a reminder of the rich tapestry of human experience, and I’m so grateful to have shared this journey with you.
Until we meet again, may you find joy in the small moments, strength in the stories of others, and beauty in the world around you.
With all my love and light,
Yvette Sojourner π