Fairgrounds and Connections

 

I spent an hour last week at the Benton County Fair promoting our library services and handing out sweets. It was refreshing to step outside of our four walls and connect with members of our community that may not currently utilize our services. Of course it was wonderful to see lots of familiar faces too! Several kids lit up when they saw me, but that might have been because of the lollipops!

I am reading 'Atlas of the Heart' by Brene Brown. With this book, the author unpacks emotions beyond 'happy, sad, and angry', and dives into the complexities of curiosity, comparison, joy, hopelessness, defensiveness, dehumanization and many others. She finishes the book by challenging her readers to engage in more meaningful connections, offering practical real-life examples and techniques. I recommend this book for anyone looking to deepen their relationships with others, and to gain a better understanding of their own emotions.

This week in our weekly journaling class, I read aloud excerpts from Natalie Goldberg's classic "Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within". We then spent 2 15-minute sessions quietly journaling. We shared our thoughts, and things that inspire us, and we're always grateful for the time spent in our writing. Join us!