What’s been adding value in March

Sublime loungewear, a life changing book, how to love without attachment and the natural no make up make up look

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Now, here come all the lovely things that have been adding value in March that I think you might enjoy too…

Books

The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle is a book I will never be the same after ready. Truly. Has anyone else read it? I feel there should be groups set up for us to discuss it. The basic concept is that we are not our mind (thank goodness I hear you cry - same!) and we are capable of separating our true selves from our ego to live a more peaceful, fulfilling life in the present. I think this is the most spiritual book I’ve ever read / listened to and maybe it was because I listened to it but it could feel slightly ‘cultish’ at times which was the only thing that felt a bit icky, but the message was strong. It had me wandering around Paris with my mouth wide open saying yes, omg, that’s exactly it and huh out loud. It also made me want to quit therapy (again). Tolle’s inclusion of the differences between men and women as well as how our menstrual cycles can be harnessed put it into my top 10 of all time. Highly recommend for anyone who has trauma, overthinks, suffers from anxiety, procrastination or overwhelm. There are few people navigating the 21st century who wouldn’t benefit from this book.

Milk Fed by Melissa Broder was recommended by a friend when I told her I wanted to write about sex but needed to read some examples from those who do it well first. It tells the story of two Jewish girls, one practicing one not, who develop a passionate relationship through food. The protagonist suffers from an eating disorder and this is also written about very well. Call it projection but usually such characters annoy me so it was refreshing to feel both confronted and seen at the same time through excellent writing. I was very sad when it ended but the sentence, ‘for a little love you pay all your life’ will stay with me forever.

Reads

My friend Cait Flanders wrote an incredibly insightful money piece this month specifically about her costs of moving from Canada to the UK. I still daren’t add up my own total but for anyone contemplating a big move this is a must read.

Jen Carrington’s piece on success was beautiful. I love the way Jen takes the time to question what success means to her and she personalises it so well here. It made me want to create my own version to keep close by at all times.

Watches

How to love without attachment was a painful but also humbling watch that explains the difference between love and attachment as well as guides you through how to navigate the two. I love this Buddhist YouTube channel for advice on the big topics. I always feel calm and reassured after watching.

Lana Blakely is one of my favourite YouTubers and her six things to reduce anxiety video was a beautiful video essay I think anyone who suffers from anxiety would find value in. Her calm mindfulness approach is really inspiring and I could relate to so much of what she said.