November and December looked something like this for me: dragging my laptop and textbooks to coffee shops all times of the day and night, laughing over plates of catered food, turning papers due at 11:59pm in at 11:57pm, and rushing out the door to an incredible slew of holiday parties (another one which I risk being late for by typing this now). I did, however, manage to squeeze in some reading during the season, and chose the articles below as the best.
› If You’re Not Outside Your Comfort Zone, You Won’t Learn Anything
When we don’t develop the skills and courage needed to take a leap out of our comfort zones, we truly miss out.
› No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear
From Toni Morrison, a piece on the artist’s role in times of despair, societal turmoil, and fear-provoking politics.
› Do Your Friends Actually Like You?
A guide on the layers of friendship and how to evaluate genuine friendships vs. shallow acquaintances.
› Keeping Christ in Christians
Advent season is over as I write this, but the principle of the article remains rich: what difference does it make if we keep Christ in Christmas, but our lives are not reflecting Christ in us?
› Why Americans Are So Impressed by Busyness
Being “busy” is a humblebrag for us. Why?
› When you’re scared to hit publish: read this
I found this pep talk to be necessary and have reserved a long-term place for it in my bookmarks.
› Now Is the Time to Talk About What We Are Actually Talking About
The brilliant writing of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in the form of honest post-election thoughts.
› Mothers in the Church
Valuable insight from Jen Wilkin on every Christian woman’s call to spiritual motherhood.
› Silence the Critical Voices in Your Head
Focusing on the negative impacts our performance more than we probably realize.
› 33 thoughts on reading
Austin Kleon, known for his book Steal Like An Artist and other pursuits, wrote reading resolutions that I can give a “right on” to.
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