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Hi friends,
 
The highlight of my week, actually of this month, is having the shortest working hours of my career. With Ramadan and the maternity hour (which I have until my baby turns one year old at the end of July), my work day ends at 1:45pm. 
Is it sad to be so giddy about it? I don't think so. Life outside work deserves more hours and I believe that's how it's meant to be. I am grateful for getting to spend one more hour at home every day and skipping the traffic jam of Ramadan.
 
What are you grateful for?

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Snapshot from my week: 
Ramadan sunsets…the days are getting longer,last week's weather was so beautiful

Here is your weekly dose of The Sunday Spark ⚡️ a newsletter listing 3 sparks that I thought were worth starting your week with (Today I chose 3 quotes from 3 books I read):
 
1.👩‍💼 The only way to stop the rat race. Wes Kao's article was vulnerable and brave Her use of word "Already" was beautiful; it reminded me of my word of the year Enough.
 
2.  📢 Enjoyed reading this article about organizational values: “Our Values” vs. “What’s Valued” by Sasha Dichter.
 
3. 💬 Your quote of the week:
"One of my favorite quotes, which I collected as a teenager says, “God’s gift to us: potential. Our gift to God: developing it.”"
― John C. Maxwell, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (A great book!)

This is Sunday Spark issue #224. 
 
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Calendar love: This is week 12, day 75 of the year! The Spring Equinox is upon us, it is happening this very Thursday, March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere.

Some cool resources I personally use, love and recommend:
 
  1. MOST LOVED🌞🌐 I like to start the day with my personalized Momentum Plus internet browser tab, which helps me stay focused with a powerful mantra, an inspiring image, a to-do list, focus sessions with music, countdowns to big dates, and world clocks where I keep an eye on time zones of friends and family living abroad before contacting them. Being a newsletter friend, you will get a special offer of 10% off when you subscribe to Momentum Plus using this link.
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Happy Mother's Day to the Amazing 
Mothers reading the Sunday Spark

Have a Brilliant Week…
 

 
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