Hi Friends,

I’m bringing you a little something different today: my words in audio form.

I recorded a new mini-episode of my podcast, called The Love Letter. It’s not public yet, but you get to hear it first by clicking above. It’s the first time I’ve ever cried during a podcast. I was going to re-record it because of that, but I didn’t. Because I want to be real with you.

It’s a mini-episode, just ten minutes because none of us have a decent attention span these days.

This episode is about how I’ve not wanted to write lately. For me, that’s like saying I no longer have any use for food. But there is a very real reason why that is, and I talk about it in this episode, and I also share the re-frame that helped me to work through some of the difficult emotions I’ve been feeling. And I share how you can do that, too, if you think it might help you.

If you’re new to my podcast and want to hear more - you can do that at embraceyourweirdpodcast.com or find it on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever else you find such things.

And now, on to the silly things:

What I’m watching

Little Fires Everywhere

(I was going to watch Tiger King, but I can’t handle it when sad things happen to animals, so I decided to skip that one.)

What I’m reading

Hum If You Don’t Know the Words - Bianca Marais

How I’m donating and looking cute

Embrace Your Weird Merch is here. 100% of the proceeds go to COVID-19 relief charities. Get Embrace Your Weird or Weirdo emblazoned on shirts, mugs, phone cases, notebooks, or socks. Wear it proudly on your next Zoom call - for work or happy hour.

What I’m looking forward to

I’m working with 1440 Multiversity in California to bring you a weekend online workshop on how to use writing and mindfulness to deal with these challenging times. We’ll be meeting May 2 & 3 from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm PST for this immersive program that you can access from everywhere. We will discuss concepts such as neuroplasticity and ancient yogic philosophies on reducing suffering. We will use mindfulness practices to connect to the present moment. (Beginners to yoga, writing, and meditation are totally welcome.) I don’t have a registration link yet, but if you are interested, send me an email at LisaJakub108@gmail.com and I’ll get you the information.

Quote I’m loving

"We have not journeyed all this way across the centuries, across the oceans, across the mountains, across the prairies, because we are made of sugar candy."

- Winston Churchill

I’m sending you love and a quarantine-approved hug and some more love.

Because we all need it.

~Lisa

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