- We cannot confuse productivity with a packed schedule
- There is no award for being the busiest
- If we do not claim the time we need, others will claim it from us.
Three Truths
Marriage
On Her Nearly Seven-Decade Marriage “One reason I was able to stay married to Tom for so long was that I didn’t depend on him to make me happy. We respected the fact that we were both educated; we felt secure because we could each make our own way. We didn’t have to depend on each other for anything really, only what we chose. We never had an argument — not once did he raise his voice to me.” On How to Live a Long, Happy Life “Life can slap you down sometimes. But if you take care of yourself, if you have a sense of humor, if you live a good life, if you love yourself, you’re going to be happy. And others are going to see that joy. My advice is to develop a strong spiritual life, choose your friends wisely — and love, just love.”
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Beauty
I don’t like that to be beautiful you have to be uncomfortable. I think it’s so ridiculous. True beauty lies in the person that you are and the way that you make people feel in your presence.
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Black -Eyed Pea Stew
It’s hard to host a thought-out dinner when you’re ballin’ on a budget. Can I request that my guests chip in cash?
I have addressed similar questions in the past, you can read about them here , here, and here. In short, my answer has always been no. I am a firm believer you do not have to impress your real friends. I have also learned dinner parties are less about the food, and more about the individuals that are invited to the party and good conversation.
Albeit, after talking this over with the young adults in my life, and reading Alex’s reply to this query which reads “Yes, it is sending your friends a message such as… I’m dying to cook an amazing elaborate dinner for you (other names of mutual friends who’ll be there). Are you free (date at least two weeks away)? The thing is, I have a big dream but I’m on a budget, so I was wondering if you would be willingly to chip in $10 to $20 for groceries.”
My answer is still no. If they are too broke they should make this amazing black -eyed pea stew or any other delicious soup. I believe Cesar Chavez said it best “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with them… the people who give you their food give you their heart” because dinner parties are about sustenance and community.
Work
Reconnect with your work. Think beyond what you do to how it affects others.
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