Hello there, Homo sapiens! How are you all doing?
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
As usual, just answer the three W questions:
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Israel by Noa Tishby – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.
~Elisabeth Foley
In today’s hyper-connected world, it is easy to find ourselves constantly immersed in a digital landscape. However, it is crucial to recognize when it’s time to unplug and prioritize our well-being.
In order to know when it’s time to unplug, it’s important to be mindful of certain signs and indicators. In my case, here are a few signs that suggest I need a break from the digital world:
Increased stress levels – Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or irritable.
Lack of focus and productivity – Difficult to concentrate, complete tasks, or stay organized.
Neglected relationships – Relationships suffer due to excessive screen time.
Once I recognize the need to unplug, I try to implement the following strategies to help me achieve a healthier balance between my digital life and the real world:
Establish boundaries – Set specific time limits for using technology, such as designating certain hours as “tech-free” or implementing a “no screens before bedtime” rule.
Engage in offline activities – Hobbies, such as reading, cooking or baking or whatever activities that don’t involve screen.
Practice mindfulness – Incorporate moments of mindfulness and relaxation into daily routines. This can involve meditation, deep breathing exercises, or simply enjoying quiet moments of reflection without any digital distractions.
Create a technology-free zone – Designate certain areas in your living space, such as the bedroom or dining room, as tech-free zones to encourage more meaningful connections and quality time with family and friends.
Embrace nature – Though I don’t get to do this here in Kuwait as often as I want to, spending time in nature can have a rejuvenating effect and provide a much-needed break from screens. Plan outdoor activities, such as hikes or picnics, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
In this world now dominated by technology, recognizing the signs that indicate it’s time to unplug is essential for our overall well-being. By establishing boundaries, engaging in offline activities, practicing mindfulness, creating technology-free zones, and embracing nature, we can regain a healthy balance between our digital lives and the real world. So, let us unplug, recharge, and rediscover the joys and wonders that lie beyond the screen.
Hello there, Homo sapiens! How are you all doing?
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
As usual, just answer the three W questions:
The East Indian by Brinda Charry – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In shadows deep, where trust once thrived,
A haunting tale of betrayal survived.
A friendship’s bond, once strong and true,
Now shattered, lost in shades of blue.
A whispered promise, once held dear,
Now twisted by deceit, crystal clear.
Like petals plucked from a fragile rose,
Betrayal’s thorns, the heart exposes.
False smiles masked hidden lies,
Tears stain the cheeks, where hope resides.
A bond unraveled, trust undone,
In betrayal’s wake, love comes undone.
Oh, bitter sting of a trusted friend,
Whose treacherous path we failed to comprehend.
Yet in the depths of this grievous fall,
Resilience rises, mending heart’s call.
For wounds may heal, scars may fade,
But lessons learned, forever made.
In the crucible of betrayal’s strife,
We find the strength to rebuild life.
So let us forge ahead, our spirits unbound,
With caution and wisdom, our hearts surround.
For though betrayal may cast its relentless spell,
We’ll rise above, in grace, we’ll dwell.
It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.
~Chuck Palahniuk
Hello there, Homo sapiens!
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
As usual, just answer the three W questions:
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Imagination – The Impossible Planet by Philip K. Dick – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sitting around miserable all day won’t make you any happier.
~John Boyne
Hello there, Homo sapiens!
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Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin – ⭐⭐⭐
Honolulu by Alan Brennert – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Small Joys by Elvin James Mensah – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fear is good. In the right degree it prevents us from making fools of ourselves. But in the wrong measure it prevents us from fully living. Fear is our boon companion but never our master.
~Alan Brennert
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.
~Soren Kierkegaard
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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The Rainbow by Carly Schabowski – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.
~Willa Cather
Hello there, Homo sapiens! I may be a little late already but Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends!
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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I Will Find You by Harlan Coben – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~Maya Angelou
Hello there, Homo sapiens!
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I managed to finish two great reads this week.
Go As a River by Shelley Read – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This Isn’t Going to End Well by Daniel Wallace – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I wasn’t able to read much from Independence because I started with two other books that were recommended to me. All three current reads are very interesting.
My next reads are both recommendations so we’ll see…
There is always something left to love.
~Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Hello there, Homo sapiens!
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
White Chrysanthemum by Mary Lynn Bracht – ⭐⭐⭐
It’s a good place when all you have is hope and not expectations.
~Danny Boyle
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.
~Ronald Reagan
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Daughter of Eden by Jill Eileen Smith – ⭐⭐⭐
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
~ Truman Capote
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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All the Broken Places by John Boyne – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner – ⭐⭐⭐
Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.
~Arthur Christopher Benson
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer by Christopher Clarey – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
~Henry Ford
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Persians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn- Jones – ⭐⭐⭐
A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo – ⭐⭐⭐
The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength not a lack of knowledge but rather a lack of will.
~Vince Lombardi
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Dyscalculia by Camonghne Felix – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs. Van Gogh by Caroline Cauchi – ⭐⭐⭐
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
~Nicolas Chamfort
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Maame by Jessica George – ⭐⭐⭐
What Remains of Elsie Jane by Chelsea Wakelyn – ⭐⭐⭐
To know how much there is to know is the beginning of learning to live.
~Dorothy West
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Surrender by Bono – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
~Steve Jobs
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Spare by Prince Harry – ⭐⭐
The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stories of the Sahara by Sanmao – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.
~Helen Keller
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Success isn’t about how your life looks to others. It’s about how it feels to you.
~Michelle Obama
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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The Dove in the Belly by Jim Grimsley – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa – ⭐⭐⭐
There is no greater journey than the one that you must take to discover all of the mysteries that lie within you.
~Michelle Sandlin
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people.
~Carl Jung
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
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Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket – ⭐⭐
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
~Epicurus
Happy new year, Homo sapiens! Welcome 2023! I hope you all had a joyous holiday!
Welcome to this year’s first WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam from Taking On A World of Words.
As usual, just answer the three W questions:
Everyone needs a place where they can go to just ponder for a while. Silence is important; it’s the only time you can hear the whispering of truth.
~Glenn Beck
Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.
~Michelle Obama
Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.
~Oscar Wilde
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