Aye, there’s the rub. For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil, must give us pause. When in doubt, quote Shakespeare. And when you’re not in doubt, quote yourself, that others may doubt you — not that they deserve the chance, but it will make them feel better after having had yet another rough night’s sleep. Because the truth is, […]
Once upon a time, there was always something to say. Now, saying it seems a transgression against the silence we so desperately need. Silence can heal or cure anything; especially the silence of the grave. To write from that kind of silence, without breaking that silence; to make ourselves felt and known from Hamlet’s undiscovered country — is that not the only writing there is left for us to do? […]
Have you ever once seen a sign of impatience in the natural workings of the universe in and around you? Devoid of ego, the universe cannot be perturbed; it makes no mistakes, and is a calm, glorious happening of its own accord. It matters not when or if it began, when or if it will end, or by what agency. That is, in itself, a definition of perfection; and to […]
William Michaelian 