Lightly child, lightly (v. Aequo animo)
I imagine a word, a single word, that would pierce through the hardest of hearts. * But who am I? No one and everyone… * Quiet and still. There are so many things I cannot explain. * Be compassionate....
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What does the earth’s shadow look like flying through space? A jellyfish, perhaps, swimming at the speed of light with filaments streaming behind. At sunrise or sunset, if you stand on a hilltop, with...
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I now realize that I habitually fight against a leisurely pace; I resist giving in to slowness. ~ Daniel Klein, Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life Notes:...
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Listen, everyone has a chance. Is it spring, is it morning? Are there trees near you, and does your own soul need comforting? Quick, then — open the door and fly on your heavy feet… — Mary Oliver, New...
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I weighed two hundred kilos, something was pulling me to the floor, a huge force had taken hold of me and was dragging me down. What shall I do, I thought. What shall I do. I’ll let go, I thought....
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