I feel again the hunger to let go of my striving and find the ability to become content and still, intentionally "superfluous," as writer Helen M. Luke puts it. I want a refuge from my old conquering self.
In her book "Traveling With Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story," Sue Monk Kidd expresses a desire to move away from constant striving and to embrace a sense of contentment and stillness. She reflects on the wisdom of writer Helen M. Luke, who speaks about the value of being intentionally "superfluous," suggesting that there is beauty and peace in letting go of the need to conquer and achieve. This introspection highlights a longing...