On Acquaintances

December 31, 2023

There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.

January 1, 2024

Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than to fear, to try rather than not to try. For one thing we know beyond all doubt: Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’

January 2, 2024

He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at

January 3, 2024

If you are still breathing, you have a second chance.

January 4, 2024

Desires make slaves out of kings and patience makes kings out of slaves.

January 5, 2024

Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.

January 6, 2024

The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.