[ad_1] Born of Sea Light and Inner Awakening The abstract paintings of Joke Minnaar emerge from a deeply personal journey shaped by memory, landscape, and an enduring sensitivity to color and form. Born in 1951 in the Dutch coastal town of Vlissingen, she grew up surrounded by the expansive presence of the sea, an environment […]
The Books Briefing: The Fine Balance Required of an ‘Authori…
[ad_1] This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Novelists, including great ones, can be a cranky bunch. The crankiest one I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing was Lionel Shriver, the author of, most famously, We Need to Talk About Kevin. […]
“A Question of Balance” by Photographer Elliot Ross
[ad_1] A series exploring the politics of water an the Navajo Nation by Taiwanese-American photographer and writer Elliot Ross. Based in rural Southern Utah, Ross’s practice centres on long-form projects that examine how landscapes shape community and culture, the struggle for Indigenous self-determination, and cultural flashpoints in opposing Western American values.. The Navajo Nation is […]
The Beautiful War:
Why Life Needs Chaos as Much as Peace” We embrace the day and cherish the night. We crave the balance of sweet and sour, just as we recognize that rain is as essential as the sun. But what about the push and pull of life’s extremes—the harmony and havoc, the love and loss, the success […]
The Power of Stillness
How to Find Peace in Reflection In a world brimming with constant noise, productivity demands, and relentless connectivity, it can feel nearly impossible to find a moment of peace. We often chase external highs—accomplishments, social validation, or even just the next thing on our to-do list. But sometimes, the most transformative experiences aren’t found in […]
Understanding God Beyond Definitions
A Reflection on the Life Force That Sustains Us When we speak of God, we often conjure images of a “He” or “She” or a celestial Being gazing down upon us. But what if God is more profound than our need for definitions? God may not be a person at all but an energy—a life […]