I'll add a suggestion to read my friend Kristi Nelson's book, Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. I led a 15-month book-study group on this book a little while back (and would love to start another one or just repeat the study again with the same group), and she leads a 3-day workshop at Kripalu every fall (Nov/Dec). It's not a quick read, but it is transformative.
I too, love this piece. Even within a short “Substack essay” you share such depth and insight into the meaning of friendships. It makes sense to me that you have a deeper more intimate friendship with your coaching associates as that work requires a deep interest & curiosity into asking more personal and pertinent questions, allows for that vulnerability that so many seem to shy away from. Those friendships are rare.
Thanks Molly. I want to explore the idea of "formative communities" more deeply as I think they may offer a real solution to the heaviness and dread we feel these days. It seems to me that they marry connection to purpose at a deep level with which many people will resonate.
Love this! And not just because I got a shout out in it 😆 Friendship markets - something I never considered but now will see everywhere. And the P+C+V triangle rings so very true. Bill and Dave’s new book on How to Live a Meaningful Life is released today - perhaps another one for your reading list?
I'll add a suggestion to read my friend Kristi Nelson's book, Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. I led a 15-month book-study group on this book a little while back (and would love to start another one or just repeat the study again with the same group), and she leads a 3-day workshop at Kripalu every fall (Nov/Dec). It's not a quick read, but it is transformative.
Thanks, Neil, as always for an illuminating post!
I too, love this piece. Even within a short “Substack essay” you share such depth and insight into the meaning of friendships. It makes sense to me that you have a deeper more intimate friendship with your coaching associates as that work requires a deep interest & curiosity into asking more personal and pertinent questions, allows for that vulnerability that so many seem to shy away from. Those friendships are rare.
Thanks Molly. I want to explore the idea of "formative communities" more deeply as I think they may offer a real solution to the heaviness and dread we feel these days. It seems to me that they marry connection to purpose at a deep level with which many people will resonate.
Love this! And not just because I got a shout out in it 😆 Friendship markets - something I never considered but now will see everywhere. And the P+C+V triangle rings so very true. Bill and Dave’s new book on How to Live a Meaningful Life is released today - perhaps another one for your reading list?
Absolutely. It keeps growing! Thanks for sharing their latest work with me. I am a big fan!
Another great one.
Thanks Joy. Hope you are well.