We gaze at the stars for the same reason we gaze upon the ocean—to immerse ourselves in that expansive wholeness. To feel both insignificant and significant at the same time; insignificant in the presence of such vastness, significant in the unique ability to perceive it as such.
Like Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Today is the winter solstice, and in honor of this darkest day of the year in which we celebrate the coming light, I want to offer some empathy, understanding, and hope to others who feel the darkness more deeply than they’d like.
On Potential and its Demise
What is potential, really, but a distraction from the present? One’s potential is what could be, what you measure yourself against or what others measure you against.