I'm currently reading three very good books. The first is Shirley MacClaine's Dancing in the Light. The second, Julia, a biography of Julia Child's adult life. And thirdly, Committment by Elizabeth Gilbert.

  Dancing in the Light

The mystic in me finds MacClaine's writings interesting; and, relative to several instances in my personal life, and common to many people who have encountered loved ones from the other side. That said, MacClaine has enjoyed a very full life; however, we part ways regarding the conjuring of spirits. The Bible clearly speaks against this. I do however ask Jesus throughout the day to send any Holy Ghost assistance in the form He chooses. He gives us permission, even encourages us, to ask Him for help as needed without feeling as though we're a bother.

Julia: Mastering The Art of French Cooking 

Moving on to the next read. I don't cook much; but, I do like to try new recipes; because I like good food, and I like to know how much of what goes into a dish, especially unhealthy ingredients like ugh, I dunno. Julia's writings are very rich in detailing how she began her career as a world-class chef, and the romance she had with Paris, and France in general.

 Committed

And lastly, the third book really taps a chord with my belief about marriage. In western culture, people are encouraged to marry because of chemistry. Gilbert's book makes it clear this is not the norm in many cultures. While it's icing on the cake to have a marriage partner you consider your soul mate, it's so much more responsible to marry someone of sound mind and stable finances. As a wedding gift decades ago, I received a plaque for my kitchen which I would read often: Loving don't last...Cookery do!....
While love may last, it soon takes on more the form of whipping up a special dish for your spouse with endearing love. The book Commitment is Elizabeth Gilbert's perfect quest to make peace with remarrying after the dissolution of a difficult divorce, to which many readers can empathize. As a very contented widow, I sincerely have my own concerns regarding connecting in marriage with someone; in spite of it sometimes becoming very clear that this option might possibly be best for all involved. Despite having a background in Marriage & Family Therapy, and being a person who strongly encourages people in a healthy love-relationship to choose marriage for the greater good of family stability, I take solemn pause at relinquishing the freedoms associated with living life solo. The thought of even considering marrying someone purely from physical or emotional attachment after all I've observed and experienced is totally unfathomable. That said, these three reads are works in progress; and, perhaps I will do an update when finished. For now, if you're looking for something good, light, and enlightening to read; these three are well-worth considering. Til next time, blessings!

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