The Faith of the Ordinary

“He still reads his books, of course. He still talks of higher planes and cosmic connections. But now, sometimes, I catch him. A quiet smile as he watches the sunset from his window, a genuine laugh at a silly joke, a lingering glance at the elderly woman who sells flowers by the cathedral. He hasn’t abandoned his quest for transcendence. But perhaps, in that moment with the child and the spilled mangoes, he began to see that the dance he sought, the spirituality he chased, wasn’t somewhere beyond, but woven into the very fabric of the ordinary.”

The Great Cosmic Buffet

Do I “believe in religion”? I believe in the human need to connect, to explain, to find comfort and purpose in the face of the infinite. I believe religions are fascinating, flawed, often beautiful, sometimes terrifying human attempts to do just that. They are the stories we told ourselves around the fire when the night was dark and the wolves were howling. Some of those stories have aged better than others. Some should maybe come with a disclaimer: *Metaphorical Content. May Contain Traces of Nuts and Outdated Gender Roles…

A Year of Unfolding Blessings

This year has been a testament to the power of embracing opportunities, of stepping outside my comfort zone and discovering the hidden facets of my potential. It has been a collage of triumphs, big and small, each contributing to the vibrant landscape of my life. And as I turn the page to a new year, I do so with a heart overflowing with gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation for the adventures yet to unfold.