In my new favorite bag I have a new book this month: Composing A Life by Mary Catherine Bates.

I can’t remember where I got the recommendation for this book, but it has me ditching TikTok to read it. So far into it, it is very thought provoking. Retelling the lives 4 women and how they as women go on about designing and finding balance in their lives despite the adversities that they face. Being creative and allowing themselves space and flexibility to grow, showing you can have an amazing life. A life that you choose despite the complications and ever changing environment.

I underline the things that move me in books. I also take notes in a separate book, but on the go on the train or bus a sticky will do. Are you really reading for knowledge if you aren’t taking notes to apply them later? I know not all reading is for application, sometimes you just need pure entertainment. There is a saying “all the answers to life are in books”.

There was an underline that made itself into an actionable item for me was on page 17. This is what I wrote on the sticky: I will need to reinvent myself again and again in response to a changing environment.

What are you reading, that is inspiring you, or entertaining you? Share your recommendation below 👇