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Just Think

1/17/2023

 
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The book American Prometheus is a story about Robert Oppenheimer, carefully researched by authors Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. This book surprised me by how much I didn’t know about the history of WW II, the development of the bomb, and the cold war. It read like a docudrama with compelling characters 
pulled from history to give insight into what is happening today.
 
I sometimes think that life has gone to hell in a handbasket, but then I remember that’s what my Dad said in 1960. He was a marine who fought in WW II. It may be that every generation hopes there will be love, joy, and peace on earth in their lifetime and get frustrated as they get older when that reality doesn’t manifest.
 
Read this book at your own peril. Your eyes will open, you’ll shake your head, and wonder if, in some distant future, we’ll get it right. Did you know that Oppenheimer’s brother started the Exploratorium in San Francisco? He said, “I think a lot of people have given up trying to comprehend things, and when they give up on the physical world, they give up on the social and political world as well.” We must keep envisioning what matters most and how to make choices in the midst of tense conversations to speak the truth even when it’s hard to do.
 
This book makes you think. The authors remind us that we may not have the power to change the world, but we do have power in how we think, speak, and act. 

    PAULETTE'S BOOKSHELF

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    PAULETTE LOVES BOOKS!
    She is an avid reader on many subjects and shares inspirations for mindful practices based on the stories, philosophies, and teachings shared by authors worldwide.

    She believes you can find the secrets to living a profoundly happy and healthy life in the pages of many a manuscript authored by masters and novices alike.

    Paulette shares what she's learned in easy-to-apply morsels as she practices the insights in her approach to mindfulness, communication, conflict, and just being yourself.

    Write to Paulette if a book you love has changed your perspective. Or read one of the books she's listed here and let her know what you've taken away as a personal practice.
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