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Elyssa Nalani

The Live Well | Stay Focused Online Book Club

the reading life

7 Jan

Reading has always been one of my all-time favorite hobbies. But not only do I think it a great past time, I also consider good reading to be extremely healthy for you. It’s good for our brains, it feeds our souls, it makes us better conversationalists, it can boost our empathy and awareness, and the possibilities for learning are endless.

Last year, I added the tagline LIVE WELL | STAY FOCUSED to my blog. It’s how I want to approach every area of my life and reading is definitely one of those areas. I came close to reaching my goal for 2019 (45 out of 50), but I didn’t read as intentionally as I had set out to do. I intend to change that this year. And like I do with everything, I turned that desire to get something done into a project. AND because my community is growing (on YouTube, in Facebook groups and here on the blog), I’m opening the project to any of you who want to join along. 

So, while I’m a bit bit tardy with this 2020 offering, I present THE LIFE WELL | STAY FOCUSED ONLINE BOOK CLUB.

WHAT IS THE LIVE WELL | STAY FOCUSED BOOK CLUB?

I have so many great titles on my TBR and I don’t just want to read them, I want to have conversations about them. So this will be a space dedicated to reading good books and having great conversations about them! 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Every two months, I’ll pick a book for the club to read. It will be a practical, non-fiction pick that will inspire and motivate you to live your life well and stay focused on what’s important.

WHY ONE BOOK EVERY TWO MONTHS?

Well, I figure you might fall into one of two main categories:

  • You have a full life and reading isn’t a part of your regular routine. I want the LWSF BOOK CLUB to be the gentle push you need to find your reading rhythm without the pressure to read a whole book every month.
  • You are a Book Nerd. You love reading and that TBR is chock full for the next 50 years. I want you to be able to be active in this space without feeling like you won’t have time to tackle the other reads on your list. 

Or maybe you’re somewhere in the middle. Wherever you find yourself on the reading spectrum, I want this book club to be low stress and a place where you can find encouragement and inspiration. 

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE BOOK YOU CHOSE?

No hard feelings! You can totally skip whatever reads that are not for you! Along with the book club picks, I am also hosting a 2020 reading challenge and you’ll have the ability to choose the titles you want while still being an active member of the LWSF Reading Community!

WILL IT COST ME ANYTHING?

The LWSF Online Book Club is TOTALLY FREE!! The only cost to you is the purchase of the books you read 🙂  

DO I HAVE TO SIGN UP ANYWHERE?

Nope! Well, yes.

No not necessarily because I will post all the things here on the blog and you can have access to all the content I put out for book club. 

Yes because I do advise you to sign up for the LWSF Book Club email list. This list is exclusively for book club members and I will keep you updated on all things book club related. That way, you won’t miss out on e-nee-thing!

IS THERE A HASHTAG?

Yes! Use the hashtags #lwsfbookclub & #readwithelyssanalani whenever you post to social media!

I have ANOTHER question that you didn’t address above!!

No worries! Ask your questions in the comments below!

Okay, I’m in! What do I do First?!

  1. Sign up for the Book Club email list to stay up to date on the book club things 🙂
  2. Check out the current LWSF book club pick!
  3. Check out The Reading Life Planner if you want a cool way to keep track of your reading life!

I’m really excited to read with y’all this year!

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ElyssaNalani.com
Whenever I feel afraid⁠ I hold my head erect⁠ Whenever I feel afraid⁠
I hold my head erect⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
So no one will suspect I'm afraid⁠
⁠
I strike a careless pose⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
And no one ever knows I'm afraid⁠
⁠
The result of this deception⁠
Is very strange to tell⁠
For when I fool the people⁠
I fear I fool myself as well⁠
⁠
I whistle a happy tune⁠
And every single time⁠
The happiness in the tune⁠
Convinces me that I'm not afraid⁠
⁠
Make believe you're brave⁠
And the trick will take you far⁠
You may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you areYou may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you are⁠
⁠
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers⁠
⁠
#justforfun #wednesdaylyrics #showtunes #rodgersandhammerstein #thekingandi
#mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence #mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence
FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Pat FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Patreon this weekend! Stay tuned 😊
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#januaryscripturewriting #club119writers #scripturewriting 
#journaling #journal #stickers #journalingcommunity #scripture #journalingstickers #fearlessheart #patreon
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.
If you’re a goal setter and haven’t considered spiritual disciplines, maybe consider adding some to your 2021 list 😊 There are more than just these 6 to chose from (do a quick Google search and you’ll find a plethora).
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#2021 #prayer #fasting #generosity #biblestudy #biblereading #scripture 
#spiritualdisciplines
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.
I’ve set 8 goals for the year. I’m still working on definition & action planning but these are the areas of my life that I want to focus on and pursue.
.
Have you set goals for 2021? Drop one (or a few) of them in the comments below! 👇🏽
.
#goalsetter #goalsetting #stayfocused #tendinglist #cultivatewhatmatters #2021goals #selfdevelopment #takecareofyourself #pursuejesus #stewardship
My 2021 word of the year. . Do you have one? Drop My 2021 word of the year.
.
Do you have one? Drop them below 👇🏽 I’d love to read them!
.
#wordoftheyear #wordoftheyear2021 #steadfast #theyearofsteadfast
One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire Bible. In this blog post I share my reading plan and a couple of the tools I’m using to get through the Old & New Testament! If you want to read the whole Bible in 2021, maybe consider 90 days 😊
.
Link in bio 
.
#readthebible #readtheword2021 #readthebiblein90days #readyourbible #90daybiblechallenge #biblereadingplan #readthebible2021
#mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #clu #mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #club119writers
January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need an extra dose of the kind of bravery that comes from God’s strength, provision, & grace? Me too! This scripture writing plan has got it! Shout out to @lady_alba26 for putting this plan together for our community 😊

I know I’m several days late posting this but it’s not too late to jump in!
.
#januaryscripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #scripturewritingchallenge #club119writers #fearlessheart #womenintheword #womeninthewordtogether
One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, the year of clear vision and the bright beginning of a wonderful new decade. But then 2020 happened and now most of us are feeling battle scarred & weary.
There is no promise for a better year ahead. But God is the same yesterday, today, & forever. We don’t have to know everything because He knows the end from the beginning. So we raise our glasses and we celebrate. Not because January 1 is magical but because God is powerful and He is in control. Happy New Year and may God bless you and keep you 😊❤️ 
.
#happynewyear #celebration #godisincontrol
I love him. So much. That’s all. I love him. So much. That’s all.
How could you wait another minute⁠ A hug is warm How could you wait another minute⁠
A hug is warmer when you're in it⁠
And baby that's a fact⁠
And saying I love you's always better⁠
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter⁠
So don't hold back⁠
⁠
How many people in this world⁠
So needful in this world⁠
How many people are praying for love⁠
⁠
So don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find a way⁠
To give a little love everyday⁠
Don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find your way⁠
'Cause holidays have come and gone⁠
But love lives on⁠
If you give on⁠
Love⁠
⁠
Celine Dion / Ric Wake / Peter Zizzo⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #dontsaveitallforchristmasday #givelove #spreadlove #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #themostwond #mondayverses #startright #christmas  #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #thegreatcommission
As the years went by we learned more about gifts⁠
The giving of ourselves and what that means⁠
On a dark and cloudy day, a man hung crying in the rain⁠
All because of love, all because of love⁠
⁠
Oh and we were the reason that He gave His life⁠
We were the reason that He suffered and died⁠
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give⁠
To show us the reason to live⁠
⁠
I've finally found the reason for living⁠
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him⁠
In all that I do, every word that I say⁠
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him⁠
⁠
 David Meece⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #wearethereason #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas #becauseoflove #thegreatestgift
#mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmassto #mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmasstory  #merrychristmas #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear
It’s Wednesday. I hope your week is going well. It’s Wednesday. 
I hope your week is going well. And if it isn’t, I hope you’re finding joy in the simple & beautiful. I hope you’re both working hard & taking time to care for yourself and your people ☺️ You’re loved and your life is important — just thought you should know 🙂
.
#wednesdaythoughts #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #selfcare
All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠ And fi All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠
And filled the night with Hallelujah's⁠
God is with us now⁠
⁠
Everyone come and join the heavenly chorus⁠
Our Savior King is here before us⁠
All to hear the sound⁠
The song creation sang⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
So let us sing Redemption Song⁠
Let us worship Christ the holy one⁠
We were lost, but we were found⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
Ben Glover / Kari Brooke Jobe⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #whenhopecamedown #silentnight #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #redemption #merrychristmas #godwithus
Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather this week is supposed to stay chilly and sunny which is my fave! I have a list a mile long of things to get done before December 31st but I also don’t want to be so busy that I miss the wonder of the Advent season as well. I’m not a master at time management (yet) buuuut I’m working on it and one thing that really helps is when I sit down with a cup of tea in the middle of the afternoon. It’s a slow-down ritual that I’m learning to appreciate more and more.
.
I cannot wait to try my new teas in my December @sipsby box! This month selection is - 

• Cucumber Apple Cold Brew from @teapigsus
• Honey Lavender Stress Relief from @yogitea
• Tulsi Original from @organicindiausa 
• Hojicha from @coalitiontea
.
Visit the link in my bio to take your quiz & get personalized boxes sent to you every month!
.
Tell me, what are you doing to slow down this season?
.
.
.
#sipsbybox #sipsbytea #slowdown #advent #christmas #christmastime #rituals #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #merrychristm #mondayverses #startright #christmas #merrychristmas #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmasstory
I haven’t been making Youtube videos regularly t I haven’t been making Youtube videos regularly this year and man, I have really lost the rhythm. I’ve had to build energy and desire all over again. Today is the first day in awhile where I can say it’s actually a good filming day and it feels so good 😊 We’re not talking about anything fancy. It’s just me turning the camera on and talking. Who knew it took practice to get comfortable and back into feeling like I’m chatting with you? Well for me, apparently I needed to get over the hump. I hope this means I’m back in the rhythm 😊
.
This is your reminder to keep pushing and get over the hump. Don’t give up right before things fall into a rhythm. Don’t give up before it’s gets good. You know things take time and practice. If you need permission to take it slow, sis, here it is. Keep doing the things you do. Don’t give up. 
.
#motivation #keepgoing #cultivatewhatmatters #dontgiveup #beyou #practicemakesprogress #goodthingstaketime #makeithappen #begentlewithyourself
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elyssanalani

ElyssaNalani.com
Whenever I feel afraid⁠ I hold my head erect⁠ Whenever I feel afraid⁠
I hold my head erect⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
So no one will suspect I'm afraid⁠
⁠
I strike a careless pose⁠
And whistle a happy tune⁠
And no one ever knows I'm afraid⁠
⁠
The result of this deception⁠
Is very strange to tell⁠
For when I fool the people⁠
I fear I fool myself as well⁠
⁠
I whistle a happy tune⁠
And every single time⁠
The happiness in the tune⁠
Convinces me that I'm not afraid⁠
⁠
Make believe you're brave⁠
And the trick will take you far⁠
You may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you areYou may be as brave⁠
As you make believe you are⁠
⁠
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers⁠
⁠
#justforfun #wednesdaylyrics #showtunes #rodgersandhammerstein #thekingandi
#mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence #mondayverse #startright #haveconfidence
FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Pat FEARLESS HEART printable sticker kit coming to Patreon this weekend! Stay tuned 😊
.
#januaryscripturewriting #club119writers #scripturewriting 
#journaling #journal #stickers #journalingcommunity #scripture #journalingstickers #fearlessheart #patreon
I posted about my 2021 goals yesterday. The first I posted about my 2021 goals yesterday. The first one was to Pursue Jesus Relentlessly. One of the ways I am making that actionable is to make a list of spiritual disciplines I want to focus on in 2021. Disciplines for the sake of disciplines don’t bring us closer to Jesus but they can, if we let them, position us to be more aware of how God can change our hearts and behaviors.
.
If you’re a goal setter and haven’t considered spiritual disciplines, maybe consider adding some to your 2021 list 😊 There are more than just these 6 to chose from (do a quick Google search and you’ll find a plethora).
.
#2021 #prayer #fasting #generosity #biblestudy #biblereading #scripture 
#spiritualdisciplines
I absolutely love setting goals every year. Not be I absolutely love setting goals every year. Not because I crush every one of them every time (because I most certainly don’t 😜) but because it gives me direction and focus and helps me filter out the things that aren’t important right now in this season of my life.
.
I’ve set 8 goals for the year. I’m still working on definition & action planning but these are the areas of my life that I want to focus on and pursue.
.
Have you set goals for 2021? Drop one (or a few) of them in the comments below! 👇🏽
.
#goalsetter #goalsetting #stayfocused #tendinglist #cultivatewhatmatters #2021goals #selfdevelopment #takecareofyourself #pursuejesus #stewardship
My 2021 word of the year. . Do you have one? Drop My 2021 word of the year.
.
Do you have one? Drop them below 👇🏽 I’d love to read them!
.
#wordoftheyear #wordoftheyear2021 #steadfast #theyearofsteadfast
One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire One of my 1st Quarter goals is to read the entire Bible. In this blog post I share my reading plan and a couple of the tools I’m using to get through the Old & New Testament! If you want to read the whole Bible in 2021, maybe consider 90 days 😊
.
Link in bio 
.
#readthebible #readtheword2021 #readthebiblein90days #readyourbible #90daybiblechallenge #biblereadingplan #readthebible2021
#mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #clu #mondayverse #startright #psalms #lovethelord #club119writers
January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need January’s CLUB 119 theme is Fearless Heart. Need an extra dose of the kind of bravery that comes from God’s strength, provision, & grace? Me too! This scripture writing plan has got it! Shout out to @lady_alba26 for putting this plan together for our community 😊

I know I’m several days late posting this but it’s not too late to jump in!
.
#januaryscripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #scripturewritingchallenge #club119writers #fearlessheart #womenintheword #womeninthewordtogether
One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, One year ago today we were full of hope for 2020, the year of clear vision and the bright beginning of a wonderful new decade. But then 2020 happened and now most of us are feeling battle scarred & weary.
There is no promise for a better year ahead. But God is the same yesterday, today, & forever. We don’t have to know everything because He knows the end from the beginning. So we raise our glasses and we celebrate. Not because January 1 is magical but because God is powerful and He is in control. Happy New Year and may God bless you and keep you 😊❤️ 
.
#happynewyear #celebration #godisincontrol
I love him. So much. That’s all. I love him. So much. That’s all.
How could you wait another minute⁠ A hug is warm How could you wait another minute⁠
A hug is warmer when you're in it⁠
And baby that's a fact⁠
And saying I love you's always better⁠
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter⁠
So don't hold back⁠
⁠
How many people in this world⁠
So needful in this world⁠
How many people are praying for love⁠
⁠
So don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find a way⁠
To give a little love everyday⁠
Don't save it all for Christmas Day⁠
Find your way⁠
'Cause holidays have come and gone⁠
But love lives on⁠
If you give on⁠
Love⁠
⁠
Celine Dion / Ric Wake / Peter Zizzo⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #dontsaveitallforchristmasday #givelove #spreadlove #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #themostwond #mondayverses #startright #christmas  #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #thegreatcommission
As the years went by we learned more about gifts⁠
The giving of ourselves and what that means⁠
On a dark and cloudy day, a man hung crying in the rain⁠
All because of love, all because of love⁠
⁠
Oh and we were the reason that He gave His life⁠
We were the reason that He suffered and died⁠
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give⁠
To show us the reason to live⁠
⁠
I've finally found the reason for living⁠
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him⁠
In all that I do, every word that I say⁠
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him⁠
⁠
 David Meece⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #wearethereason #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmas #becauseoflove #thegreatestgift
#mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmassto #mondayverses #christmas #startright #christmasstory  #merrychristmas #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear
It’s Wednesday. I hope your week is going well. It’s Wednesday. 
I hope your week is going well. And if it isn’t, I hope you’re finding joy in the simple & beautiful. I hope you’re both working hard & taking time to care for yourself and your people ☺️ You’re loved and your life is important — just thought you should know 🙂
.
#wednesdaythoughts #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #selfcare
All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠ And fi All of the angels lifted up their voices⁠
And filled the night with Hallelujah's⁠
God is with us now⁠
⁠
Everyone come and join the heavenly chorus⁠
Our Savior King is here before us⁠
All to hear the sound⁠
The song creation sang⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
So let us sing Redemption Song⁠
Let us worship Christ the holy one⁠
We were lost, but we were found⁠
When hope came down⁠
⁠
Ben Glover / Kari Brooke Jobe⁠
.⁠
#wednesdaylyrics #christmassongs #whenhopecamedown #silentnight #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #redemption #merrychristmas #godwithus
Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather Okay, almost 10 days to Christmas and the weather this week is supposed to stay chilly and sunny which is my fave! I have a list a mile long of things to get done before December 31st but I also don’t want to be so busy that I miss the wonder of the Advent season as well. I’m not a master at time management (yet) buuuut I’m working on it and one thing that really helps is when I sit down with a cup of tea in the middle of the afternoon. It’s a slow-down ritual that I’m learning to appreciate more and more.
.
I cannot wait to try my new teas in my December @sipsby box! This month selection is - 

• Cucumber Apple Cold Brew from @teapigsus
• Honey Lavender Stress Relief from @yogitea
• Tulsi Original from @organicindiausa 
• Hojicha from @coalitiontea
.
Visit the link in my bio to take your quiz & get personalized boxes sent to you every month!
.
Tell me, what are you doing to slow down this season?
.
.
.
#sipsbybox #sipsbytea #slowdown #advent #christmas #christmastime #rituals #takecareofyourself #favoritetimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
#mondayverses #startright #christmas #merrychristm #mondayverses #startright #christmas #merrychristmas #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmasstory
I haven’t been making Youtube videos regularly t I haven’t been making Youtube videos regularly this year and man, I have really lost the rhythm. I’ve had to build energy and desire all over again. Today is the first day in awhile where I can say it’s actually a good filming day and it feels so good 😊 We’re not talking about anything fancy. It’s just me turning the camera on and talking. Who knew it took practice to get comfortable and back into feeling like I’m chatting with you? Well for me, apparently I needed to get over the hump. I hope this means I’m back in the rhythm 😊
.
This is your reminder to keep pushing and get over the hump. Don’t give up right before things fall into a rhythm. Don’t give up before it’s gets good. You know things take time and practice. If you need permission to take it slow, sis, here it is. Keep doing the things you do. Don’t give up. 
.
#motivation #keepgoing #cultivatewhatmatters #dontgiveup #beyou #practicemakesprogress #goodthingstaketime #makeithappen #begentlewithyourself
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