Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations
Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations
Tobi Ojekunle
Mariam Alayande: Only If You Look in the Mirror
44 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2024 at 4:00 am.
Introduction
Inspiration behind the book
Writing the book over seven years
The impact of the poetic tale
Reassurance and relatability
Chapter 1: Blooming
Finding happiness and wholeness
The depth of the book
The reality of life
Chapter 5: Forgiveness
The gift of writing
Writing about loss
The importance of expressing emotions
Chapter 7: Finding the truth
The struggle with journaling
Consistency in journaling
Benefits of journaling
Dealing with infatuation
Chapter 10: Reality check
Recognizing toxicity
Performing a reality check
Seeking guidance from friends and the Holy Spirit
The importance of true friends
Embracing God
The influence of embracing God
Finding a reason to live
Encouragement for those going through tough times
How to reach out to the author
Takeaways
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Show notes
In this episode, Mariam, a writer, poet, and doctor, discusses her book 'Only If You Look in the Mirror' with the host. The conversation covers various themes, including the inspiration behind the book, the impact of the poetic tale, the importance of forgiveness and journaling, dealing with infatuation, performing a reality check, embracing God, and finding a reason to live. Mariam shares her personal experiences and insights, offering encouragement to those going through tough times. The conversation highlights the relatability and depth of the book, emphasizing the power of self-reflection and the support of friends and the Holy Spirit.
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