Sunday Edition | November 2, 2025 | Patience
- Olga Nesterova
- 4 days ago
- 6 min read
Because life is more than politics — and kindness still matters.
This week, let’s focus on PATIENCE.
When seasons change, we “fall back” an hour — and just like clockwork, Mariah Carey’s voice returns to the airwaves. It’s official: winter is coming. Shorter days, longer nights, heavier coats, slower commutes — and, in a year like this one, a turbulent world around us. Together, that’s a recipe for fatigue or even burnout.
To keep balance, we need preparation — physical, mental, and yes, emotional. And that begins with patience.
This season, let’s not just fall back — let’s move forward with more calm, focus, and a sense of quiet accomplishment.
🎭 CULTURE SNAPSHOT
The World Runs — Literally
About 55,000 athletes filled the streets of New York City this morning for the annual marathon. Winners: Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri, both from Kenya. Kipruto crossed the line by just three-hundredths of a second; Obiri, 35, claimed her second consecutive NYC crown.
According to Brand Finance, the world’s top 50 marathons generate $5.2 billion for local economies each year — half of it from just seven races: Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. Last year’s New York City Marathon alone added $692 million in economic impact, including $287 million from visitors who filled hotels — and likely rewarded themselves with post-race pasta in Little Italy.
Tradition & Transformation
Mexico City burst into color this weekend as thousands celebrated Día de los Muertos — with parades of La Catrina figures, marigolds, and candlelit vigils to honor loved ones.
Meanwhile, Halloween favorites this year included K-Pop Demon Hunters, jewel thieves, and a record number of Taylor Swifts.
QUICK CULTURE NEWS
Cinema pick: “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” a tender Japanese-animated story about a young girl discovering life’s small wonders, is being hailed as “sweetly humanist, with philosophical heft.”
Science meets nature: In a rare case of “reverse evolution,” wild tomatoes in the Galápagos have reportedly redeveloped a defensive trait unseen in millions of years.
Rare sighting: Bird-watchers descended on Riverhead, NY, to glimpse a common cuckoo — a species native to Europe and Asia, making an extraordinary appearance on U.S. soil.
Digital headlines: Albania’s AI “minister” is reportedly “pregnant with 83 children,” joked the Prime Minister — referring to plans to assign each member of parliament an AI assistant.
Art & absurdity: The artist behind the $6.2 million duct-tape banana is back — this time auctioning an 18-karat gold toilet for $10 million.
Museums reinvented: London’s cultural spaces are evolving — offering silent discos, samurai-themed dinners, even lion-side glamping. “Museums by day, playgrounds by night” might just define the next cultural wave.
In Egypt, history’s biggest home gets ready.
The new $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum — the world’s largest devoted to a single civilization — spans 80 football fields. It houses 100,000 artifacts, including:
• A 53-foot-high hanging obelisk (the only one of its kind).
• An 83-ton statue of Ramses II, 3,200 years old.
• A royal boat belonging to Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid.
Egypt hopes to double international tourism by 2032 as it showcases Tutankhamun’s treasures together for the first time since 1922.
Sports Corner
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7, claiming back-to-back World Series championships.
And for the rest of us:
If you’re not running a marathon, walk. A new study shows long, steady walks are linked to lower risks of heart disease and early death — proving that the classic “long walk on the beach” is more than just poetic.
✨ FASCINATING HUMANS
Jesse Eisenberg gives a kidney — to a stranger.
The Social Network actor revealed that he’s donating one of his kidneys in six weeks to someone he’s never met. “It was a no-brainer,” he said. “If I can help save someone’s life, why wouldn’t I?”
Saving nature, too.
In the U.K., conservationists — including David Attenborough — are raising $40 million to buy the Rothbury Estate, a 9,486-acre property hitting the market for the first time in seven centuries. Their vision: to restore it into a wildlife sanctuary for falcons, red squirrels, eels — and one day, even ponies, beavers and European bison. The only obstacle? Convincing the Dukes of Northumberland to sell.
🧘 FOR THE BODY
The clocks changed, the air cooled, and our bodies are feeling it. Here’s how to stay alert — and in a good mood — through the darker months.
5 Healthy Ways to Stay Alert This Fall-Winter
Seek sunlight — step outside daily, even briefly, to help your body regulate energy.
Move regularly — short walks or stretches can restart circulation and focus.
Hydrate often — dehydration sneaks up in cold weather. Keep a warm tea or water bottle handy.
Sleep smart — consistent bedtime routines help offset the long nights.
Take energizing breaks — open a window, stand, breathe deeply, or do a short reset.
5 Healthy Ways to Lift Your Mood
Start your morning with gratitude — one small reflection sets a positive tone.
Reach out — connection is an instant antidepressant.
Eat warm, joyful foods — comfort doesn’t have to mean excess.
Celebrate small wins — progress fuels purpose.
Create atmosphere — music, candles, or a tidy space can transform mood fast.
LET’S COOK
There’s something magical about a meal that warms you from the inside out — one that smells like home, glows with color, and feels like comfort without guilt.
Roasted Butternut & Red Pepper Coconut Curry
A gentle, fragrant dish that’s as beautiful as it is nourishing.
Ingredients
Butternut squash • red peppers • onion • garlic • ginger • red curry paste • coconut milk • vegetable broth • olive oil • spinach (optional) • cilantro • rice or quinoa
Method
Roast the squash and peppers at 425°F until golden.
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger; stir in curry paste until fragrant.
Combine all in a pot with coconut milk and broth; simmer 5-7 min.
Add greens if using, then serve over rice with fresh cilantro.
Bright orange, red and green — colors proven to lift mood — meet creamy texture and spice.
Dinner therapy, served warm.
DID YOU KNOW?
“Eating your colors” truly matters.
Beyond vitamins and antioxidants, colorful meals look and feel happier.Studies show that warm hues like red and orange can trigger feelings of joy and energy, while greens and blues evoke calm. Researchers writing in Flavor Journal found that even when foods taste identical, color alone can influence emotional response. Diverse plant pigments (phytonutrients) are linked to improved mood and cognitive health. So yes — the rainbow on your plate is a science-backed way to feed both body and spirit.
💭 FOR THE MIND
Feeling well and looking well go hand in hand. When we like our reflection and our surroundings, our mood lifts.
5 Ways to Stay Stylish in Cold Weather
Layer smart — invest in high-quality basics like merino or cotton thermals.
Choose outerwear that feels like you — confidence is the best coat.
Accessorise with intention — scarves and gloves add both warmth and charm.
Mind your shoes — weatherproof doesn’t have to mean clunky.
Play with texture and tone — soft knits, deep hues, and tailored shapes beat winter grey.
5 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy
Warm the light — swap overheads for lamps and soft bulbs.
Add texture — throws, rugs, and cushions invite comfort.
Bring nature inside — even one leafy plant changes the energy.
Create a “pause corner” — one chair, one book, no screens.
Engage the senses — gentle scent and soothing sound calm the mind.
DID YOU KNOW?
Patience can be trained.
Activities like knitting, gardening, journaling or slow cooking teach us to embrace process over outcome. Even steady exercise routines, where progress builds gradually, strengthen our “patience muscle.”
These small, deliberate acts remind us that time is not an enemy — it’s a teacher.
FOR THE SOUL
🎥 Three Movies That Teach Patience
The Shawshank Redemption — endurance through quiet hope.
The Pursuit of Happyness — resilience and faith in long-term effort.
The Karate Kid — mastery through repetition, humility, and time.
📖 Book Recommendation
“Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living” by Allan Lokos — a practical, compassionate guide to slowing down and finding calm amid chaos.
😀 HAPPY MOMENTS
Videos guaranteed to make you smile.
🕊️ CLOSING WORDS
Be patient with yourself. Not every day will be bright, and not every hour productive — and that’s perfectly fine. Kindness begins with how we treat ourselves when no one’s watching.
The seasons will change, and so will our moods. What endures are our relationships, our purpose, and the quiet commitment to show up — with grace, humor, and patience.
Take it slow this week. You’re doing just fine.
As always—Stay ONEST.
O.N.
Happy Sunday—And remember, life is more than politics.
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