Jennifer Davis-Flynn

2 months ago | outsideonline.com | Jennifer Davis-Flynn

I got my first taste of sauna on a family vacation at the (mostly shabby) chic town of French Lick, Indiana, in the late ’80s, home to the once-glamorous West Baden Springs and the birthplace of legendary Celtics forward Larry Bird. The condo we rented for the weekend had an indoor cedar sauna, which no one in my family seemed very excited about.

Jan 25, 2025 | mariashriversundaypaper.com | Jennifer Davis-Flynn

The other day, I called to check in on my friend Bob Roth. I’ve often written about Bob. He’s my meditation teacher, my dear friend, and the guiding light of the David Lynch Foundation, which brings Transcendental Meditation to so many around the country free of charge: firefighters, first responders, teachers, women, and children, just to name a few. It’s truly astounding what he does day in and day out to quiet and heal the hearts and minds of so many.

Jan 25, 2025 | mariashriversundaypaper.com | Jennifer Davis-Flynn

All Trent Shelton wanted to do was play in the NFL. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Baylor University, where he was a star wide receiver. But when he didn't get picked in the draft, he experienced the highs and lows of being an undrafted free agent–getting assigned, then cut, called back, and then cut again from teams like the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts. After stints in Arena Football and the United Football League didn't pan out, Shelton spiraled.

Jan 25, 2025 | mariashriversundaypaper.com | Jennifer Davis-Flynn

At The Sunday Paper, we often discover books, podcasts, films, and other works that move the needle and spark inspiring change. This week, we are thrilled to hand the mic again to our Sunday Paper PLUS readers! Our thanks to Shelly, Wendy, and Carolyn for their recommendations. We hope what they suggest below opens your heart and mind.

Jul 22, 2024 | success.com | Jennifer Davis-Flynn

Hannah Williams wants you to share your salary information with strangers. She was just 24, earning $90,000 a year (“More money than I had ever seen in my life!”) as a government contractor in Washington, D.C. when she realized that she was making almost $25,000 less than the average salary for her position. Williams had taken on more responsibilities at her job a few months prior. A colleague left the company, doubling her workload, and the company had no plans to replace him.