Tag: minimalism
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The Essentials of Belonging~
In a quiet corner of Yunnan, I met her. She sat effortlessly grounded in a space that echoed with the rhythm of her everyday life. The walls, darkened by years of cooking smoke, seemed to hold the stories of countless meals and quiet moments. A kettle sat on the fire, not hurried, just waiting, as…
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The Laughing Monk~
Today’s post takes me back to Myanmar, 2016, to a moment behind the monastery walls. I was lucky enough to wander past the formal areas into a quieter place, where the novice monks were bathing. Buckets of water, laughter, wet tiled floors, and the innocence of youth filled the space. I had my camera out,…
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Letting Go~
The author reflects on a lifelong yearning for spiritual retreat, rooted in childhood dreams of simplicity and detachment. Experiences of war in Lebanon intensified this desire. After exploring various distractions in youth and searching for clarity in New York and India, they learned that diverse paths exist, each holding sacred value.
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Desert Dreams that Linger
My mind is still in the desert, lingering in its haunting beauty. That day under the vast, unyielding sky left an indelible mark. The desert is extreme in its minimalism—a place stripped bare, where life slows to the pace of the sand, the sun, and the incline of the dunes. There is no rush, only…