Category Archives: personal growth

Crossing Thresholds

Posted on August 16, 2022 by jayne bowers

Several months ago, I got hooked on the concept of liminal spaces, an idea I first saw in the work of writer Suleika Jaouad (Between Two Kingdoms). After surviving a particularly aggressive form of leukemia, she spoke of existing in … Continue reading →

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Helping or Judging?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by jayne bowers

Have you ever come across the Chinese proverb about the palest ink being better than the best memory? The moment I heard it, I knew it was true, and I’ve have been jotting down observations, overheard conversations, and highlights from … Continue reading →

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Aim for Paradise

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jayne bowers

Since this is a blog devoted to reading and writing and since I’ve done more of the former than the latter lately, I’m sharing a little about a book that I found engaging, informative, and aware (or more aware). By … Continue reading →

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Powerful Words at Goodwill

Posted on October 23, 2019 by jayne bowers

I enjoy going to old bookstores (new ones too) and thrift shops for book browsing. There’s no telling what treasures you’ll find there. Even if you don’t purchase a book, there are certain to be snippets of food for thought, … Continue reading →

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