fascination
I am fascinated by people and the human condition.
My economic privilege gives me access to being fascinated. This is a fact I’ve struggled with while abroad.
My curiosity keeps me humble, and my endless inquiry is rooted in a desire to learn. If I have one goal to keep me busy, it’s to reach into the well of the Self.
And what do I do once I’m down there? I write, of course!
When I set out on my travels, I assumed that philosophy and politics were the two main pillars of society.
People make decisions based on these two topics - right?
Wrong.
We are all attached to frameworks that create symbolic hierarchies based on how we look, where we live, and what we do—the repetitions, patterns, and traditions that support society's structures.
And who designs these structures?
Culture and religion are the main motivators and the most powerful.
Philosophy and politics require a specific level of intellect to understand and acknowledge, disqualifying entire countries from actively participating.
Social media is another powerful stimulus.
Even the poorest countries (including ones I’ve visited: Brazil, India, and Africa) have access to a smartphone.
If you get to enjoy ‘American entertainment,’ do you need sustainable systems for clean water and electricity?!? Naaaaaah!
Every kid in the world wants a shot at ‘making it’ as an influencer, perhaps not realizing that they’re contributing to the careful curation of a system moderated by an algorithm designed to support the world's wealthiest, most powerful, well-connected individuals.
Do these individuals care about the well of the self? Do they want to support the bottom rungs of humankind? Are their values education, community, and connection?
Lately, my question is why I chose Turkiye and where I will place myself in the coming weeks, months, and years.
Here’s my broad strokes answer:
I want to understand the frameworks and subtle processes that create MEANING for people from all corners of the globe.
Big love to the elders who’ve contributed to shaping my mind:
Simone Weil
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Susan Sontag
Ayn Rand
Gilles Deleuze
You can see my booklist here to enjoy more of what I’ve read.
Sending you love and light,
Seraphina
NEW On-Demand Yoga Class
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A great practice to motivate the lymphatic system, balance the nervous system, and stimulate the pineal gland.
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Your Note for May
— Christina Rossetti
I cannot tell you how it was,
But this I know: it came to pass
Upon a bright and sunny day
When May was young; ah, pleasant May!
As yet the poppies were not born
Between the blades of tender corn;
The last egg had not hatched as yet,
Nor any bird foregone its mate …
CURRENTLY
What I’m drinking:
◇ WATER - 2.5 liters/day - my hair and skin are considerably healthier than last month.
What I’m listening to:
◇ Sat Nam Wahe Guru Mantra on Spotify
What I’m watching:
◇ Severance on Apple TV
(lowkey, it’s so good!)
Quote of the Week:
Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time.
Georgia O’Keeffe
2 questions to brew on:
Where do you live, and why do you live there? Do you align with the ethics and beliefs of your community?
Who/what has shaped your mind and outlook on the world?
