I can't sleep…
My life is quiet.
There is little beside working and walking.
I have no desire to see people, and I feel as though I am waiting for something new and strange which will burn the unburnt side of my soul.
~ Kahlil Gibran, (1912) from “Beloved Prophet: The Love Letters of Kahlil Gibran and Mary Haskell, and Her Private Journal”
Notes: Photo: Sébastien CHAZALET (Annecy) with Alone.
Notes: Illustration by Pascal Campion with Quiet World. Inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky, from “Notes from Underground” (1864): “I want peace. I’d sell the whole world for a kopeck this minute, just not to be bothered.” (Source: finita–la–com)
An introvert’s sanctuary. Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport. The world’s 4th busiest airport. Giant footprint. Take trains between terminals. Get lost among the crowds, the lines, the heavy foot traffic. Near zero probability of seeing anyone you know.
I pass through security. No random check. No single coin in back pocket triggering body check and palm swab for explosive residue.
I walk.
I pass a line that spills out into the concourse, and down along the wall. Chick-Fil-a. How good can this really be? Didn’t realize Chick-Fil-a served breakfast. Make a mental note. Must try that. But can’t risk it now. Middle-aged thing sprouted out of nowhere. Stomach, formerly cast iron, now leaky.
I look for an overhead sign pointing me to the Admiral’s Club. 10 gates down. Texas does it big here too. Large (very) facility, high ceilings, a refuge for business travelers. Quiet. Soft lighting. Spotless bathrooms. Cushy leather chairs.
I walk.
I look down at my black sneakers. When your work life has more than ample amounts of stress, you de-risk all other elements.
Like my attire. Continue reading “Flying North N.E. AA1263. With Track Suit.”
It is time to just go into a cocoon
and spin your soul.
~ Sheila Heti, How Should a Person Be?: A Novel
Photo: Chelsea
Solitude isn’t loneliness.
Solitude is when the entire serene universe
seems to surround and hold you quietly.
Notes: Quote via Counselling Blog. Photo by Marta Bevacqua