Every now and again a “certain slant of light” hits the scenery, and a particular spot is illuminated, set aglow. Every now and again a thought or feeling or memory strikes us, and we light up, our world suddenly shifted by that moment of illumination.
What has come to you in a moment of illumination?
We know very little of how the Stonehenge structure was used—only that ancient people put in the incredible effort needed to set massive stones to frame the rising sun on the summer solstice. Which is to say that we know that the impulse to connect to something much larger than the self is deeply ingrained in what it means to be human.
How will you mark the summer solstice by connecting to something larger than yourself?
“Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.” —Walt Whitman
What truth is particularly satisfying to your soul?
Who we are is shaped in so many ways by those who have come before us, from our genetic inheritance to the stories and culture that mold our understanding of the world. Who we are is not determined by where we come from, but our identity and our heritage can’t be separated either.
On this father’s day, how do you see that your father or a father figure has shaped your life?
Lots of beings, from humans to jellies, like to hang out in groups, whether we know one another or not. Even introverts will seek out coffee shops or public parks where they can be around people—even if they never speak.
Where do you like to be in the company of strangers?
