Insight Out #5 - The Missing Piece Meets the Big D and MerMer
04/06/20 • 21 min
In this bonus minisode, Doug and Meredith explore the childhood classic books, The Missing Piece, and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, by the great Shel Silverstein. They talk about how these books might have different meanings when reading them as an adult as opposed to when they were kids. Either way, the message about love and understanding is as important today as it has ever been. They share passages from the books about enjoying the journey on the way to the destination, as well as quotes we can take with us to reinforce our healthy core beliefs and self-worth.
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The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
In this bonus minisode, Doug and Meredith explore the childhood classic books, The Missing Piece, and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, by the great Shel Silverstein. They talk about how these books might have different meanings when reading them as an adult as opposed to when they were kids. Either way, the message about love and understanding is as important today as it has ever been. They share passages from the books about enjoying the journey on the way to the destination, as well as quotes we can take with us to reinforce our healthy core beliefs and self-worth.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
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