The 36 Questions That Lead to Love

January 4, 2021December 31, 2020 ~ cafebedouin

"If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be? ... [Buddhist Enlightenment and the corresponding freedom from suffering, obviously]What is the greatest accomplishment of your life? ... [Not being preoccupied with accomplishments.]When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself? ... [Any given month, … Continue reading The 36 Questions That Lead to Love

To Hug, or Not to Hug?

April 23, 2018April 21, 2018 ~ cafebedouin

"It became easier to say what I meant when other people gave voice to my feelings. National Book Award finalist and Guggenheim Fellow Roxane Gay doesn’t like to be hugged. “So many people tried to hug me and seemed upset when I said no. I don’t like hugging strangers. I don’t even hug my friends,” … Continue reading To Hug, or Not to Hug?