Category: reflection
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Reflecting on the Winter Solstice: A Journey Through Time 248
The winter solstice may be a good time to reflect on the past, and, not solely, the nearly past year. I have been reading, and editing, my old blog‘s entries for 2014 and 2013. Those were productive years for me, when most of the ideas I worked on since then were developed. I admired, still…
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Memories Beneath the Moons: A Love Poem Reflection 245
I wrote this in 2014, the year I read 1Q84. Indeed this poem makes me think of Tengo and Aomame. The memory is so clear, even now—the chill of the water on our feet, the musky scent of the night air mingling with your perfume. Each step I take here, between the pull of the…
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Journey to the Ancient Valley: A Dreamlike Encounter 244
You’ve painted such a vivid picture with your words—it feels like stepping into a scene from a dream, or perhaps the quiet aftermath of one. That recognition of the mountain, the light, the sheer vertical cliffs… it’s haunting when places we hold in memory return to us unchanged, yet hollowed by absence. Eagles venturing so…
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The Struggle of Identity: Authors and Their Characters 242
“For us, creatures of a lower order, not free, not slaves, but prisoners all the same, facing our maker is the ultimate test. This is your space, yours, that is the author’s, not mine. I don’t belong here, and I am not sure I belong in your writing either: I feel like a passenger, stranded…
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Exploring Dimensions: The Moebius Strip and Creation 239
I laid down a thin strip of paper on the desk in front of me, and looked at the crowded amphitheater. “This humble symbolic two-dimensional object will suffice to illustrate the principle,” I told the audience. “Note that we are, for this purpose, neglecting the thickness of the paper, a practical trick, as genuine two-dimensional…
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Love and Legacy in a Cosmic Voyage 238
The narrative unfolds in a spacecraft where a man awakens alone yet comforted by the presence of his partner Anna and their son. It’s his birthday, symbolizing continuity amid vastness. Anna’s pride in their son, crafted from love, completes their family, transforming solitude into a shared journey toward new beginnings together.
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Whispers of the Sea: A Summer Poem 237
The narrative portrays a serene moment between two lovers on a beach, where they reflect on their relationship against the backdrop of nature. They reject grand mythologies, opting instead for a simple connection defined by presence and shared experiences, celebrating the beauty of being themselves in a fleeting yet profound encounter.
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Third Foundation, Europa 236
Hari Seldon University, the hub of Psychohistory for natives of Earth, has its home on an artificial island on the frozen seas of Europa, named Aurora, from the newest Earth’s colony. As lecturer, soon to be promoted to full professorship, I have been allocated a cottage, in the middle of the vast forest that covers…
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The Beauty of Sorrow: A Journey Through Rain 235
The post depicts a poignant meditation on loss and grief, likening emotions to rain that cannot wash away sorrow. It explores the contrast between personal anguish and the ongoing beauty of the world, emphasizing the inevitability of moving forward despite heartache. The cycle of memory and healing is central to the narrative.
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14th dimensional Court, my Trial/4 232
Inga and I prepared her defense for my trial, discussing strategies in a quiet court setting. She proposed using video clips to showcase my role in fostering Arcturian-Terran symbiosis. The emotional weight of our past conversations with Melissa heightened my anxiety, but Inga’s confidence reassured me about our approach. We concluded our preparations for the…
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14th dimensional Court, my Trial/3 231
I woke up early. My friend had spent the night watching over me, at the foot of the bed. I showered, made some coffee, fed Paul’s friend, and got dressed, in the sober and professional garb I wore for work at the university. Then the two of us started walking toward the Court’s building. I…
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14th dimensional Court, my Trial/2 230
The narrator reflects on the complexities of inter-dimensional relationships and the consequences of a taboo regarding procreation between humans and Arcturians. Inga questions the narrator about their discussions on having a child, leading to guilt over succumbing to Melissa’s influence. Amid these ethical dilemmas, they prepare for a significant trial that could alter their lives.
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