Without the "bad" there is no understanding / experience of what is "good", and vice versa as the east asian religions like taoism say (from what I understand)
But my sense from the saying of "it just is", is that we as humans, impart meaning onto things that just are
Im not sure how deeply I connect with the phrase/philosophy, but perhaps applying it to one's life in the moment or in hindsight makes things feel less all encompassing and extreme
Feb 19, 2024
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ephemeral. liquid, even. an infinite thread. (i know that’s three words/phrases sorry). but to me this idea is present as a unifying force in fleeting moments
i’ve always had the freedom growing up to explore religion on my own terms, and i always felt like there was some uniting force in the makeup of our souls, even if it didn’t mirror the masculinized, christian God.
i feel connected to this force whenever i learn about people in history and realize they werent much different than us in the modern day. we just had different cultural contexts.
every time the season changes.
when you’re with someone you really care about and even silence suffices.
in the same vein, making friends. like that feeling when you meet someone and connect and know you want them to be in your lives for a while. fate is God to me. as is chance encounters.
when i take walks in nature and i can hear the river and the trees and the birds calling all at once.
even when you’re in line at a store and you make brief small talk or have a connection with a stranger. especially when you get a little laugh or smile out of it.
overall, when i feel really connected with humanity and the earth as a whole. i feel like all organized and not-so-organized religion stems from the same place in our hearts and souls (despite these messages sometimes becoming warped and misused).
Mar 30, 2025
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There is no love without loss
No joy without pain
No life without death
A fulfilling life doesn’t pretend to have it all while keeping the toughest stuff out of view.
Feb 8, 2024
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It's ok if these connections fade
But making connections with all creations is what makes life worth living
Jul 18, 2024
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winter - sweet oranges, persimmon etc
summer - big heirloom tomato and sprinkle of salt, watermelon, stone fruit
no need to worry about the mess bc u just wash it right away!
someone or maybe the internet recommended eating a cold orange or other citrus in a hot shower and I can confirm that is also a great sensory experience
Feb 26, 2024