Sundown on September 22 is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marking the world’s creation and a season of reflection and hope. Apples are dipped in honey, symbolizing a prosperous and sweet year ahead. Ten days later is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, set aside for prayer, fasting, and forgiveness. Whether you are Jewish or not, this season invites us all to pause for reflection, seek forgiveness, and to embrace the gift of new beginnings. May these days bring you and your loved ones blessings of health, happiness, and peace.
Here’s to your personal success,
Professor Marilyn Horowitz
Guiding Listeners to Purpose Through Storytelling
This week, I was happy to be the featured guest of Sara Troy and Self-Discovery Podcast T.V. The show will air on Tuesday, September 23, and can be accessed here.With more than 12 years of podcasting experience, Sara has built a global platform for storytelling and inspiration through her network, Self Discovery Wisdom. She has interviewed over 3,300 guests from around the world, inviting listeners into conversations that spark authentic living, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Sara has authored several books that are available on Amazon.
Meet the Bad Girl That Bakes Trouble
The heroine of Bad Girl Pie isn’t “sweet” or “perfect.” She’s complex, defiant, and deliciously real:
“I wasn’t the kind of woman who made pies for men. But this one—this one was for me. The crust was defiant, the filling a secret. Every slice I cut was a dare: bite me, love me, leave me. I didn’t care which.”
If you’ve ever wanted to taste freedom, risk, and reinvention—this book is for you. And if you’re a WRITER, this is required reading because it’s time to take control of your writing, your life, and choices.
Order Bad Girl Pie today and discover the heroine who refuses to stay in the lines.
And because no newsletter of mine is complete without something delicious, and what’s more fun than choosing to be naughty, here’s a free treat you can make at home:
Recipe: Bad Girl Pie
A decadent, over-the-top dessert for anyone who’s ready to indulge.
Ingredients:
- 3–4 cups candy (Reese’s, Rolos, M&Ms, cookies, chocolate bars—go wild)
- 1 graham-cracker crust
- ½ cup bourbon
- 4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate syrup, and extra candy for topping
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Chop candy, fill crust.
- Mix bourbon + sweetener, pour over.
- Bake 30 minutes until melted. Cool.
- Top with whipped cream, ice cream, syrup & more candy.
Just like my heroine—it’s outrageous, a little messy, and completely unforgettable.
Writing Through Uncertainty
October 8, 7:00 pm EST
Join us for our upcoming webinar where we’ll utilize the Beyond Happiness Method along with writing techniques designed to quiet the noise of daily life. Together, we’ll learn how to set aside the chaos of the world so we can tap into a calm, creative state of mind.
Bring your pen and paper! This webinar offers practical tools to help you feel safe, steady, and creatively free—no matter what tomorrow brings.
Self-Acceptance and Self-Acknowledgment-What’s the Difference?
Acceptance helps us stop fighting who we are, but acknowledgment takes us further—offering tools to affirm our worth, transform self-criticism, and move forward with purpose. With real-life case studies and practical practices, such as the Self-Acknowledgment Hug, this piece demonstrates how small daily shifts can lead to profound change. Subscribe today for exclusive essays, insights, and tools to support your journey of growth and creativity.
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