Sunday Candy Issue #5

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Hi friends,

How are you doing? I hope the weekend has been good to you.

Here is what’s on tap for this week’s issue:

-A movie that made my heart sing

-A quote to ponder

-A song

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Language Lessons

Recently, I fell in love with a little movie called Language Lessons. It’s directed by and starring Natalie Morales, and her co-writer Mark Duplass.

This wholesome film explores the long-distance friendship that blossoms between online Spanish instructor Cariño, and her student, Adam via video chats, and messages. 

I appreciate how it shows us that deep connections can be formed in unconventional ways. Living in a digital world means we aren’t limited by the constraints of proximity and convenience for friendship.

Have you ever felt deeply disconnected from a friend sitting across the table from you? Or lived with someone and never felt truly seen by them?

Physical proximity isn’t a measure or promise of closeness to others. 

More importantly, what I love about this movie is how it highlights the beautiful, delicate, and messy nature of platonic affection, and shows us how connection can be a bridge to healing. All through two characters who are never even in the same room together.

To see a movie that focuses on platonic connection, without anything sexual or romantic taking up the majority of space is refreshing, and important. We don’t often see platonic love stories like this.

Our society, at least here in the U.S., puts such a premium on romantic relationships, but doesn’t seem to hold platonic relationships in the same regard. We’re used to seeing people stumble through the highs and lows of romantic relationships, but what about platonic ones?

Friendship can make life more bearable, and help us feel more alive so not only are these stories necessary, and worthy of being told, but it seems like such a missed opportunity not to tell them.

So if you’re in the mood to watch something charming, and overwhelmingly human, give Language Lessons a shot. I think you’ll be happy you did.

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A Noisy World

“In time, not listening to what matters lets us become preoccupied with the noise of the world until the noise of our minds becomes an ingrained pattern.”

—Mark Nepo

Trying to combat the noise in this world feels downright impossible.

That’s why I find so much solace in going for walks as the sun rises. The world feels empty and quiet. No distractions. It’s the most nourishing part of my day.

I’m wondering, are you finding it challenging to listen to what matters? What helps keep you grounded and less distracted by what is insignificant?

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NOBRO-Better Each Day

Here’s a fun song for you.

I love how it starts with a super churchy-gospel vibe and then explodes into a punchy playfulness. What makes this song even better to me is knowing that it was born from an unused commercial jingle.

Gotta love the power of repurposing!

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That’s all for this week’s issue of Sunday Candy!

Thanks for reading, friends.

Until next week.

-Sandra

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