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Reading through the Final Manuscript of my next book, Growingfree SimpleLife, and the below excerpt, from Richard Rohr is a favorite passage and speaks as to what the core of the book is about,...... Yet, many of us miss the point, chasing stuff,... "What our lives desperately need is the liberation of simplicity. If we learn once again to listen to the gentle voice within, it will counsel us repeatedly to simplify our lives. When the voices of the world propose the complexities of modern living, the gentle voice within will whisper: Why complicate your life? Over time, we will learn to turn our backs on numerous opportunities to preserve the peace in our hearts that comes from blessed simplicity. Simplify. Simplify. Simplify your life, and you will find the inner peace that poets and saints of every age have coveted more than any possession. Silence. Solitude. Simplicity. Three great friends! They may be the subtlest of our legitimate needs, but when honored, our spirits soar to unimaginable heights, and we are left to wonder why we ever followed the promptings of the world's jeering voices. When we attend to our legitimate spiritual needs, everything else falls into perspective. Only then can we let go of the past, wait patiently for the future, and live with an intense passion for life in the joy of the present moment." https://lnkd.in/gv8YMxbE

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

In her journal collection Lights and Shadows of a Macao Life, Harriet Low gave us a glimpse of Macao, then a Portuguese colony, during 1829~1834. Find out more about this book at #UltimateChinaBookshelf: https://lnkd.in/gvikxHTE

I fully agree Antonio! As IT professionals, we often strive for perfection, yet it’s through our mistakes that we truly grow and innovate. One quote that has always inspired me comes from Michael Jordan: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” This perspective reminds us that failure is not the opposite of success—it’s part of the journey. By embracing mistakes, analyzing them, and learning from them, we build resilience and foster a culture of continuous improvement. In the workplace, creating an environment where team members feel safe to experiment, take risks, and occasionally fail is essential. It’s not about avoiding errors but about growing stronger and wiser with every lesson learned. Let’s celebrate mistakes as opportunities to learn and innovate.

"A literary gem… Zhang deftly crafts the journey of a whole generation, desperately yearning to break away from the ropes of tradition and living to dream the impossible. It's a book to relish, a volume to cherish and mostly, a life to celebrate." Read why Lijia Zhang's Socialism is Great! is on our #UltimateChinaBookshelf https://buff.ly/3WTPqil

⭐️Looking for a good holiday read or a book to gift? Check out Twisted Tales of the Twentieth Century! 🐉 💥Blast into the past and explore the early 20th century through those who pioneered their times. 📖 5 fantastic stories. Multiple settings across the globe. Dive into the seams where imagination and recorded history blend. 👉 Visit jabierman.com - available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever else books are sold. 📚Book blurb: Twisted Tales of the Twentieth Century invites you on an unforgettable journey through a century brimming with discovery, heartache, and intrigue. Spanning from the dawn of the 1900s to the upheavals of mid-century, these stories bring to life an international cast of characters whose lives are as twisted as the times they live in. Witness two audacious scientists thrust into a high-stakes race for scientific glory after a groundbreaking discovery. Feel the weight of a Russian mother’s grief as she uncovers her husband’s haunting secrets in a letter to her son. Navigate the perilous world of bootlegging with a rugged Appalachian family, where survival is a dangerous game. Experience the raw emotions of a young jazz singer in Budapest as she faces a day that will alter her life forever. And delve into the conflicted heart of a prideful soldier, forced to confront his past as a Nazi when unexpected desires arise. Each tale weaves a rich tapestry of dreams, secrets, and passions. But as these stories unfold, one question remains: What fate awaits those who dare to defy their time? #bookrecommendations #indieauthor #reading #goodbook #storycollection #historicalfiction #selfpublish #giftideas #gifts #giftsforher #giftsforher

Can’t wait to read this compilation & immerse myself in these beautiful, powerful perspectives 🫶 This is #Impactivism 💪 #telltourstory #raiseyourvoice #supportperspectives #behuman #empoweredvoices #equalequity #togetherwerise #peoplefirst #allthefeels 👉The #Impactivists

'JOAN: PUT ON A HAPPY FACE' by Carol M Mottershead Customers find the story fascinating, weaving relationships with historical elements. They describe the book as an enjoyable, quick, and easy read that keeps them hooked. Find out for yourself... https://lnkd.in/ecW8D4ZP #readers #readingforpleasure #readAwrite #readerscommunity #readingtime #readinglist #booklovers

Revisiting Lewis's children's books. They are a pleasure to read and so insightful https://lnkd.in/gxB2SEEB