What to Read - Weekly Wonder-Full

My cup runneth over

Apr 28, 2024

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The last couple weeks I’ve focused more on reading (receiving) than writing (giving) because that’s what was on my heart to do. I wanted to consume the thoughts and feelings of others through their words, always heartfelt. In doing so, I wanted to give back to the many who’ve given to me since I started posting on SubStack in January.

I find each of them worth every moment spent this week, and think you will too. Give them a read and restack. What is given is returned 10 fold.

Charlotte Pendragon

The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon

Beyond The Ring Is Magic

Thanks for reading The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. “ In the future clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of every glove that laid him down…

2 years ago · 72 likes · 34 comments

Shy Guy Meets the Buddha

If You're In the Shower, Be in the Shower

You are reading Shy Guy Meets the Buddha: Reflections on Work, Love, and Nature. If you enjoy these mindfulness-themed biographical essays and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a supporting member for only $5 a month. Alternatively, a one-time donation will help me continue the hard work behind these creative efforts; you can …

2 years ago · 322 likes · 137 comments · Don Boivin

My Exploration Notes

1. I have always been a small person. Though I did not feel small before the twins' birth; instead, I felt seen and I felt loved. This is because smallness cannot be perceived in a void, but only in contrast to bigness. It is like how a speck of dust appears striking on a white tablecloth only until splotches of ketchu…

2 years ago · 13 likes · 9 comments · Bethel Hew

Paul Wittenberger

Paul’s Substack

I wait for your eyes to see me much like the curtain of desire waits to be raised by the sun. I wait for your inward smile like sand waits to be pulled into the sea. I wait steadfast as the moon waits for the day to retreat. I wait with a head full of words and an empty mouth. And, I wait again for sex to bruise our nights, for innocence to bow…

2 years ago · 64 likes · 20 comments · Paul Wittenberger

Joyce’s Place

The Elven dance

When night draws near the harebells chime to start the Elven dance. On music sweet they swirl and turn and move as if in a trance. The Elf Lords leap into the air and lift the maidens high The night is filled with songs of joy, under a star-lit sky. Ere break of day the harebells chime to end the Elven ball. Wit…

2 years ago · 39 likes · 35 comments · Joyce

camden noir whose dry humor in Notes always makes me laugh. Can’t wait for his graffiti publication!

Gratitude Journal

Destined to Bloom

Walking through one of my favorite neighborhoods, I took in Spring’s blessings with deep breaths—the blooms, that perfect shade of new-life-green being the living proof that rebirth is real. Springtime walks are my favorite. As I strolled, smiled at strangers, and watched geese go at it across the pond, an exhale of relief flowe…

2 years ago · 174 likes · 14 comments · Alex Elle

Anaïs Nin: Some Never Awaken

You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book… or you take a trip… and you discover that you are not living, that you are hibernating. The symptoms of hibernating are easily detectable: first, restlessness. The second symptom (when hibernating becomes dangerous and might degenerate …

2 years ago · 353 likes · 23 comments · Poetic Outlaws

Intellectual Dissatisfaction

These memes are intended to make light of an increasingly tense political atmosphere. This publication receives submissions from the community, and the memes held within do not reflect the opinions of the publication…

2 years ago · 42 likes · Jeremy Mercier

Tom Cox paperback - Villager

The Starfire Codes many, many…

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell

You're Capable Of Amazing Things

The Starfire Codes produces an audience-supported publication with a stellar podcast, consciousness-expanding daily spiritual content, and well-researched articles on forbidden but crucial topics. If you love our work, please join our constellation of curious minds and venture into forbidden realms of knowledge…

2 years ago · 42 likes · 1 comment · The Starfire Codes

Kent Peterson ‘@stacky lives’

My Big Secret is Finally Out...

I have always hated secrets. The novels I wrote all centre around secrets - secrets that are rotting away deep inside and that leak out, infecting both the person holding them and the people around them. Over the past few months I have been holding a big secret of my own. Me and my spouse Kaspa have run…

2 years ago · 73 likes · 43 comments · Satya Robyn

Andrew | Dad Explains poem in Notes

Jonathan Potter

My Task Is to Venture Deeper

My task is to venture deeper Into the dark mystery of The blooming light of dawn, To find my soul hidden Within the folds of the moment And let it…

2 years ago · 63 likes · 26 comments · Jonathan Potter

Clancy Steadwell

Wildhood Wanted

If Your Hotel Isn't FREE, You're Paying Too Much

Nobody should have to stay in serial killer motels just to make travel more affordable. Especially not writers (unless you’re a true crime writer with a serious desire to retrace every murderous footstep Dexter Morgan ever took across America 😂…

2 years ago · 69 likes · 48 comments · Kristi Keller

A Convict's Perspective

Back in the mid-90’s, my someday-wife was coming into the city to visit a couple of friends and agreed that we could all hang out while she was there. As always, I wanted to impress her. Being about 15 at the time kinda limited my options though. With this in mind, I suggested a place where we could get together and was pumped that she was willing…

2 years ago · 155 likes · 83 comments · Coleman

DoG’s Substack

Truth Bomb Central: Memes that Expose the Deception (Part 6)

2 years ago · 107 likes · 4 comments · DoG

Likes and restacks and subscribes, oh my! Everyone on Substack needs them. Throw them around generously and watch your universe grow!

Discussion about this post

Thanks for all the great suggestions, Cori, and thanks for the inclusion. I'm honored!

Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

Cori, thank you for the shout out. And there were some other real gems in there!

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