02/06/2026
In times of challenge, whether personally or collectively, I remind myself that it is the discomfort of the challenge that will make me stronger, more empathetic, more wise, or better in the long term. And that gives me hope for the future. That the unease right now is showing us what needs to be seen and healed so that we can do better. My favorite verses that have supported me through difficult times is from “The Prophet” “Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
Khalil Gibran