Thinking Out Loud: Live Life Courageously
Ray Calabrese Today's reflection on Cervantes' "Don Quixote" discusses fear's crippling effects, urging individuals to discern real from imagined fears, face them courageously, and fully experience life.
Today’s Poem: Let Me Arise by Violet Fane
"Let Me Arise" by Violet Fane expresses a desire to embrace love and life, while rejecting hate, anger, and the concept of fate.
The Secret ~ A Poem by Ralph S. Cashman
"The Secret" by Ralph S. Cashman describes the author's experience of finding divine presence in the morning, providing tranquility throughout his day. Despite the tumultuous experiences of others, his connection…
The Early Morning, A Poem by Hilaire Belloc
In Hilaire Belloc's "The Early Morning," the speaker associates the moon with a sister and the dawn with a brother, expressing greetings accordingly.
Hymn to Love, A Poem by Lascelles Abercrombie
"Hymn to Love" by Lascelles Abercrombie presents human life as a speech of Love's deep thought. Despite life's challenges, we carry Love's flaming heart story, embodying the immortal joy.
Lesson 1 ~ A Poem by Julie Hill Alger
Life's mundane aspects can still reflect beauty and sweetness.
Thinking Out Loud: Looking Forward to the Next Chapter
The 'Thinking Out Loud' reflection on Boris Pasternack's work, Dr. Zhivago, discusses life as a series of painful separations and our capability to heal, hope, and move forward.
“Ignorant Before The Heavens Of My Life” Poem by Rainer Maria Rilke
Rilke's poem "Ignorant Before The Heavens Of My Life" reflects on the speaker's insignificance in the vast universe and prompts introspection about their connection to the cosmos.
Thinking Out Loud: You Are a Masterpiece in the Making
The post reflects on Boris Pasternack's work, Dr. Zhivago, and extols the virtues of struggle and endurance, portraying life as a sculptor turning us into masterpieces.
