Alain de Botton on What Makes a Good Communicator and the Difficult Art of Listening in Intimate Relationships Continue reading from brain pickings: what makes a good communicator & the difficult art of listening in intimate relationships
If we live out of desire, we become animals. If we cut off our desire we become eunuchs. It’s no wonder desire’s metaphor is often fire. Desire is dangerous. Desire can consume. But imagine a world without fire. Fire illuminates, warms, comforts, inspires, restores. Fire completely changes the landscape. I think it’s interesting that … Continue reading desire
Today we’re saying good-bye to our two oldest sons in a way we haven’t before. They are moving out of our home, and into an apartment with a friend. I feel as if I’m turning in a project that I’ve been working on for fifteen years. I’m so thankful we were allowed to share significant parts … Continue reading it’s time to close this door
The Secret Life of Trees: The Astonishing Science of What Trees Feel and How They Communicate Continue reading a beautiful exploration of the wisdom of trees from Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings
living authentically between brave and terrified 