With the shocking and terrible events in Israel this week, I’m filled with anger and sorrow. I find that the rhythm of these words from James Baldwin keeps running through my mind, over and over:
The sea rises, the light fails, lovers cling to each other, and children cling to us. The moment we cease to hold each other, the moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out. —James Baldwin, Nothing Personal
There’s so much left to discover in the vastness of nature. This video, which explores some of the biggest space mysteries, fills me with awe.
Philip Ball’s extraordinary book Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does explores the beauty of sand dunes, fern fronds, sand dollars, spider webs, peacock feathers, clouds—and the science and math that explains why they look the way they do.
The Periodic Table of the Elements is an ingredient list for the universe, and is so pleasing in the simplicity of its presentation.
I took this photo of the Statue of Liberty, glowing against the darkening summer sky and reflecting on the water, this summer.
This week on Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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Visually Represent Your Challenge, Ideas for Improving Routines, and Elizabeth Reveals the Great Shoe Brand
