a favorite

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, theyContinueContinue reading “a favorite”

the challenge is to stay

To this day, these are some of the most formative and grounding words I have ever read: “You know, the challenge is to stay. The challenge is to be present with that pain. As my mother was dying, I sat with her. You know, as my brother was dying, we sat with him. And there areContinueContinue reading “the challenge is to stay”