the great work of being
consists of learning
the shy words
of the parts we conceal
continually constructing
more and more
beautiful sentences
to render the whole
more and more true
—Maria Popov
My first draw from this gorgeously illustrated “tarot” almanac. I plan to only draw on weekends, as my work mornings are too hectic. The pictured bird is a Jay.
Diving into the writings of Maria Popova this morning for comfort and wisdom. Also found on her site, The Marginalian:
“Autumn poses the question we all have to live with: How to hold on to the things we love even though we know that we and they are dying. How to see the world as it is, yet find light within that truth.” (from Pico Iyer, Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells)
For anyone who needs it today. My wise aunt reminded me of a saying: “when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Let‘s all hang on together, friends 💚
AmyG, TheBookHippie, Amiable, Susanita, TheLudicReader, Suet624, Deblovestoread, Chrissyreadit, dabbe
From The Marginalia an online site of deeply intelligent literary articles written by Maria Popova💗 If you ever need a thoughtful read from a passionate reader: https://www.themarginalian.org/
#Bibliophile Day 5: #Birds will always be linked to Maria Popova‘s almanac in my mind. Looking forward to the publication of this one. 🦜🕊️
#25Alive! Day 22: Each day we find ourselves breathing is a reason to #Celebrate. I adore Maria Popova‘s bird divinations - unfortunately they don‘t ship here in the Emirates. So sad. 😭
#25Alive! Day 13: #Possibility - still from Maria Popova‘s labor of love - deck of illuminated cards inspired by Audobon‘s art - too bad the full deck of cards doesn‘t ship all the way here to the Middle East - will just have to see glimpses of what she shares through Brainpickings.
#25Alive! Day 4: This labor of love by Maria Popova seems like #Blessings wrapped in divination cards of sorts. Too bad this deck of poetic cards doesn‘t ship here to the Emirates. See here for more info about these #blessings: https://www.themarginalian.org/2024/07/26/almanac-of-birds/
ALMANAC OF BIRDS: 100 Divinations for Uncertain Days | 
