I'm always a sucker for an Ocean's Eleven reference


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No words

Only admiration.

What I'm Reading

I just finished this surprisingly intricate tale about the life, loves, and losses of a small-town cemetery attendant. In 2020 it was dubbed "Italy's favorite lockdown novel."

This story has it all - mystery, revenge, romance, and amazingly well-drawn characters (as well as relatively short chapters - perfect for before-bed reading).

You will never look at gravesites, water heaters, or summer camps the same way.

Highly recommend.

"And so if you find yourself stuck, a lot of people say, I need a mentor. My answer is you need a project, and you use that project to attract people who will help unstuck ya."

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Koester, founder and CEO of the Creator Institute and a celebrated entrepreneurship professor at Georgetown University.

Eric has transformed the lives of over 2,200 authors and shares insights from his award-winning book Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person’s Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. During our conversation, he shares how he's helped followers bounce back from career challenges by:

Attracting and engaging powerful super mentors (he uses Danny Ocean in Ocean's 11 as an example)
Pursuing important and collaborative projects
Finding happiness in their "third place"

To learn more about Eric’s creator programs and books (including the middle-grade novel The Pennymores & The Curse of the Invisible Quill), visit erickoester.com.

If you like this episode you may also want to check out Episode #24 "Six Secrets for Navigating Tough Times with Dr. Stephen S. Tang or Episode #25 "From Stress to Success - Three Ways Mindfulness Ugraded My Life."

What we remember

Don't you love the smell of freshly picked tomatoes?

Long before my father became a minister, he grew up on a farm. Even after being stationed in Australia during World War II and living in multiple cities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Tennessee, he kept those farming roots alive by keeping a garden.

Now, I do the same (though on a much smaller scale). These petite round beauties are from my patio tomato plants (which I picked up earlier this summer at the Amish market).

Do you have any ways to remember your loved ones?

(BTW - there is a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich in my future :)

Streaming Recommendation of the Week

When I saw this series coming to Netflix, I hoped it would be fair to the book it's based on (which I loved).

And it is.

Starring Emma Myers from the Netflix series Wednesday, this high-school mystery caper has plenty for the adults in the room, including intrigue, drugs, romance, and a surprise ending that does not disappoint.

Had trouble not binging it in one sitting.

Highly recommend.

Matisse & Renoir

Last Sunday, we visited The Barnes Foundation (as part of their free First Sunday program) to see the "Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes" exhibit. This curated show explores the art of Matisse and Renoir - and, in particular - how Renoir may have influenced and possibly mentored Matisse.

I loved the room that displayed three of Matisse's larger figure pieces on one side, facing Renoir's, and imagining the effect one might have had on the other. Afterward, we visited the rest of the museum exhibits, which are worth a visit alone.

Excellent way to escape a sweltering summer afternoon. How are you escaping the heat this summer?

Well that's a wrap on this newsletter.

Hope it is of benefit.

Closing with the Metta meditation:

May you be happy

May you be healthy

May you be safe

May you live with ease

Namaste,

Donna

P.S. If you're interested in learning more about spiritual energy there are a couple spots left for my Reiki 1 Class on August 18th. For more information click here.

P.S.S. If you are interested in learning more about my new book "Bounce Back Stronger - Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens" visit donnayferris.com. And if you have already read it, please post a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thank you.

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