“Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily lives and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.”– Rainer Maria Rilke There is a profound tension between the mundane and chaotic aspects of daily life and the pursuit of significant, transformative work in each day of our lives. This "ancient enmity" … Continue reading Meant to bes & have to dos
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He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. - Proverbs 16:32 The value of patience and self-control over physical strength and aggression can bend reality in revolutionary ways. Being slow to anger and ruling one's spirit is more commendable than … Continue reading Spirit
Blues baby blues
My soul is a broken field plowed by pain. - Sara Teasdale A soul, often likened to a broken field plowed by pain, bears the scars of life's trials and tribulations. Each furrow represents a moment of suffering, yet also the potential for growth and renewal. Soul-deep justice emerges from these depths, seeking to right … Continue reading Blues baby blues