Things begin, things end. Just when we seem to arrive at a quiet place, we are swept up, suddenly, between the body's smoothe, functioning predictability, and the need for disruption. We do irrational things, outrageous things. Or else something will come along and intervene, an unimaginable foe.
In Carol Shields' "The Stone Diaries," the author reflects on the cyclical nature of life, emphasizing that beginnings and endings are integral parts of our existence. Just when we feel settled and at peace, unexpected challenges arise, disrupting our sense of stability. This highlights the tension between the comfort of routine and the inevitable interruptions that can shake our foundations.
Shields also explores the human tendency to act irrationally in the...
