During this advent season we discuss another great read, Noticing by Kobi Yamada. This story again showcases a friendship between an older woman who is a painter and a young girl. The young girl is impacted by the painters view of the world. The painter encourages the young girl to slow down, to wonder, and notice things-even those we can't see. These practices felt fitting for advent as Pope Benedict XVI reminds us in Advent Calls Us to Silence that this season is about slowing down and taking notice to the ways the Lord is pursuing us. We hope this conversation aids in creating more slowness in your season of life and a deeper desire for growth in the art of noticing.

Advent Call Us to Silence: https://tandirection.com/pursuit-of-perfection/advent-calls-us-to-silence/

Reading of Noticing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwn5g5i9M74

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We thought we would keep the children's books for adults theme going with another amazing read: Trying by Kobi Yamada. This beautifully illustrated book shares the story of an older sculptor encouraging and walking with an aspiring sculptor. The book touches on the importance of mentors in our life and how to be one while also reflecting on the power and importance of failure. We dive into both of these topics and spend time reflecting on the beauty and need of the relationship between the young and the old. We hope these are fun conversations for you and that you are curating a little list of children's book to read.

If you want to listen to the book read outloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy5B3dzJFg8

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We spend time in this episode talking about journeying alongside people in our life through the lense of a children's book titled The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. The story is about Taylor who built something he was really proud of only for it to be destroyed. Many different characters come along and want to help Taylor process his emotions in the wake of his loss. The character that makes Taylor feel the most safe though is the rabbit who listened. We discuss helpful tips this book gives when accompanying people in our own life, some ways we try to help that aren't always helpful, and why children's books sometimes are the best vehicle to teach us.

Be sure to listen to the book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBjAWkog9n0

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