Tag: Oprah Winfrey

Sep 2 –  Sep 8, 2024 | Little Sparks #68

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Hi there!

This weekend was restorative. It’s been a stressful few weeks, so it was nice to relax.

Here’s my reading highlight:

The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose by Oprah Winfrey
4 stars

I’m glad I picked up this book, especially as I’ve been experiencing some burnout for several weeks.

It allowed me to reflect on the notion that everybody has a purpose in this world, and we often feel physical and mental anguish when our souls aren’t allowed to practice that purpose.

I recommend listening to this book as Oprah narrates it. The lessons from other folks—scholars, celebrities, religious and spiritual leaders—incorporated throughout the book are shared in their own voices. 

Jul 2 – Jul 8, 2023 | Little Sparks #9

TemidayoLeave a comment

Hello!

How was your week?

The weather was really lovely here, so I enjoyed my time outside.

Here’s my reading highlight:

What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry
4 stars

This is an exciting book format, cause while it’s an audiobook, it is also a conversation between both authors. We hear Oprah speak on personal experiences and interactions with guests on their traumatic experiences. We also hear actual playbacks from the Oprah Winfrey Show on those experiences. After this, Bruce speaks scientifically, explaining how that traumatic experience has affected their lives and brains.

The book overall highlighted the need for us to move away from “what is wrong with you” to “what happened to you” when discussing trauma.