Join me, Bountouraby Sylla on a Self development journey. My purpose is to share my thoughts and experiences around living life simply and embracing its million little imperfections. These short and saweet episodes will be sure to resonate with you as you move along your journey. With that said, Dis…
Going to see the man by James Baldwin The 4-HR work week by Timothy Ferriss Invisible girl by Lisa Jewell
Going to meet THE man by James Baldwin The 4-hour workweek by The Timothy Ferriss | “There’s no way not to suffer. But you try all kinds of ways to keep from drowning in it.” | My apologies for James Baldwin I said “a” instead of “the”.
Let’s talk more about simplifying our life and doing away with all that clutter.
What I know for sure by Oprah Winfrey Talking to strangers by Malcom Gladwell
We are all responsible for one another.
It’s been sometime but here we are. When someone ask, how are you? We are so quick to give a conditioned answer. I’m good, I’m fine, I’m okay, I’m well. But no, really how are you? Breath in and let it all out... I’m listening.
Enjoy the journey, stop and smell the roses, and don’t worry you’re exactly where you’re suppose to be.
The lies we tell ourselves and the lies we are told by others.
I should name this “as always” because of how many times I used those words. But HELLO!! I’m still HERE, still kicking! Thank you for sticking with me. You just listening means the world to me!
Don’t be so quick to write people off, maybe you’re just not in the same season.
Conversation with my sister Mahawa. I remember when we wouldn’t even step outside without our hair done. If my hair isn’t done the days canceled. Fast forward to now I see my hair as just that hair, not even mine. Just something that’s on my scalp. We must step back and think about what we are giving our energy to. Not only with hair but with everything. We as people must die from comparing and imposing our expectations and ideas on others on things. Beauty is not to be imposed, it’s to be created”.
1. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 2. What looks like crazy on an ordinary day by Pearl Cleage 3. Things fall apart by China Achebe
“Don’t be attached to a model of how you want the mind to be... celebrate the view”
Meeting someone new can be so exciting! It’s a good practice to start off on the right foot, honest, and transparent. How do you accomplish this without coming off too strong? I feel just being who you are can be the answer to this. Because no matter how prepared you aim to be, everything happens on its own. Let’s enjoy the moment and not focus on things we can’t control.
If it is not true and not helpful don't say it If it is true but not helpful don't say it If it is not true but helpful don't say it If it is both true and helpful find the right time - What's Beyond mindfulness by Stephen Fulder
Book: The 7 habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey We are driven by many things, there can be many things at our center. Our center is unique to us, but in a way we are all connected. Our center should not be closed off to others or only revolve around us because we are all intertwined. It's more about finding that thing that grounds us. Identifying what we base our life our existence on. Besides identifying it and obsessing over it we should ensure that it's in harmony with correct principles and clear. I'm still working on this...
Some of us are constantly on the go, some are mentally as well as physically exhausted, and some of us just need some me time. Whatever the case maybe, we are never too busy to set some time for ourselves. Even if it's not a full day. Get in the habit of reflecting and reseting. Time to catch your breath and refocus on your center. It's not a chore or something you have to do but definitely will have an impact.
Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin What Looks Like Crazy on an ordinary day by Pearl Cleage
I went back home last month after seventeen years. It was a beautiful experience, being surrounded by love and the tribe that help raise me. I’m empowered, grateful, and overfilled with nostalgia. If you speak Sousou, enjoy this gem of wisdom and humble words from my grandpa Marco. And if you don’t speak SouSou I can translate. Let’s start a conversation, ask me anything or just say hi Gmail- saweetplantain@gmail.com Instagram @Saweetplantain talk to you soon!
Remember the times when your diary was the only "person" that understood you. My diaries name was Goddie. Having a place and space to offload is important. It's been proven that writing things down is a good way to free up your short term memory. And I'm sure it's also a great way to express and think things out. Do you have a name for your journal/diary? When do you find yourself reflecting the most? Lets have a conversation GMAIL: saweetplantain@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: Saweetplantain
Titles mentioned: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl "we have the initiative and the responsibility to make things happen" "Between stimulus and response man has the freedom to choose. In those choices lie our growth and our happiness"
Everything should be done in moderations?! Social media is like being at the playground, you get to be out in the sun playing with other kids and toys. Your parent is there, socializing with the other parents or if you're old enough you walked to the playground by yourself. You can play as much and with whom ever you please, just remember to observe the unspoken playground rules. You can stay out as long as the sun's up, if the sun sets on you you have to go home because no one likes playing in the dark. I just made that up but you get the point. Don't let your social media run your life, use it as a fun tool. And remember don't let the sun set on you.
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton with Lara Love Harding. No one likes a sad story so think of it as a story of resilience and perseverance. Grab your library card and invest in this title. It is full of hard times, love, friendship, and family. We all need a reminder sometimes of how trivial some of our worries are.
Disclaimer- my allergies are in full affect As am going through my journey there are a lot of things that I’m changing my mind about, things that don't fit my journey. So I want you to ask yourself what are somethings that you've changed your mind about? It can be anything from food, perceptive, person, health, anything. We have the right to not like something. Don't follow, make up your own mind. The key to good judgment is understanding.
As were working on practicing good habit, add checking in with friends and family. They mean the world to us and they need to hear it.
On this episode, I share ways to build a strong foundation when it comes to changing old habits as well as set new ones. Let’s make these new habits we adapt during our journey apart of our lifestyle. Embrace the process and welcome the road ahead.
Don't be at the mercy of your finances. Take steps that can lead you to financial stability. We all have different needs, however the principal of it all still remains the same. So say no to bad money management habits and start your journey to financial freedom.
Let me start by apologizing in advance for the choppiness. I’m working on improving my editing, which I may just eliminate from my overall process. Thank you for baring with me. Wake up from mindless living. Grab a hold of your life. Pull out your library card and check out The Power of now by Eckhart Tolle. There's no time like now.
In this episode I introduce the beginning of Saweetplantain Podcast, as well as my intentions.
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