When the sun comes out from beneath the heavy clouds and reflects the earlier precipitation, I think of rebirth and the many varied possibilities that the universe is presenting to us. We can choose to see it as such and make use of the faculties and abilities which we have been blessed with, or just…
Read moreIs life just a string of sound bites?
A sound bite is an interesting concept, readily used by broadcasting types to describe a snapshot of content with the highlights or poignant fact. This is obviously not a modern concept. Samuel Langhorne Clemens had a very similar concept “a minimum of sound to a maximum of sense” which he published at the beginning of…
Read morePower of Blood
In this age of political correctness and vigilance, it is risky and almost taboo to revel in the magnificence of blood and its fruits. An acute observer like you, will upon occasion, see this phenomenon. A mother walking down the street or sitting in a cafe with her children. Being aware and discerning, you know…
Read moreThank GOD, I saved a life last night
Last night was a glimpse into GOD’s world that we stumble around in, usually without realising any nuance. After spending a relaxing Shabbat with friends we attended a birthday party where we were introduced to a recent arrival, we proceeded to find intersection from various places. A particular name was mentioned, whom I did not…
Read moreGaining enlightenment
If true enlightenment comes through silence. Then the sounds of life mostly, repress wisdom.#markbaranov
Read moreLife long lesson
A life long lesson of a man is to realise that he has no control. The sum total of that realisation is that he must still go through its paces.#markbaranov
Read moreWithout fear
The stillness of the morning just prior to daybreak is palpable. Those precious moments when clarity feels within reach and your thoughts are succinct. Now you know what to ask for, without fear and yet, mostly these opportunities are squandered by the premature heralding of the sun. #markbaranov
Read moreVariance of love
Love and in-love are two separate yet intertwined precepts. Being in love is a vapour, an almost spiritual experience which cannot be grasped or quantified and yet it’s presence or lack of, is amply felt. Love, on the other hand, is a tangible thing, almost solid, it’s represented as building blocks allowing individuals to grow…
Read morePrinted words
The printed word is hardly ever the definitive truth. At best it’s the writers take on a subject but commonly it’s the writers desire to be published, despite the collateral damage caused by their words. When a reader aligns with that word without understanding the motivation of the writer, he/she becomes an unsuspecting collaborator and…
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