Weekly Four: Apr. 10, 2020

Four a week, every week. Four things that fascinated me, inspired me, or challenged me this week.

REFLECT

HBR Article: That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief

We are all experiencing a turbulent time, and for some of us, this is the first season of collective grief that we are experiencing. This article helped put words to all the complicated emotions I’m feeling right now. I hope you spend some time reflecting, and hope this article helps you articulate some of your emotions as well.

READ

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

If you are able to access a copy of this book, get your hands on it! I borrowed it from the library, which is now closed indefinitely, so I have a copy on hand that I may be rereading very soon. This book follows the story of two half-sisters from Ghana - one is sold into slavery, and the other marries a British colonist. The chapters alternate telling the stories of their family line as it leads to modern times. Incredibly written, powerful, incredible story.

EAT

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Pressure Cooker Chipotle Honey Chicken Tacos

This has been my go-to Crockpot meal for several months, and now I’ve made it in my Instant Pot! These are easy, delicious, and filling. Great comfort food for these times!

LISTEN

Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us Podcast: FFTs

We all could use some of Brené Brown’s wisdom in this time. She’s become a household name since her TED talk on vulnerability, and in this podcast, she talks about how we deal with things we are experiencing for the first time. (Warning: podcast contains some adult language.)