I offer you a metaphor of what it means to exist. Each of our lives is like this, maybe. But remember, a metaphor is a bridge to meaning. Not being the thing itself, a metaphor has limits. To use metaphor, keep what feels right and ignore the rest. Your life is like a river. Not … Read more
Most people like rivers. Their continuous flow fascinates us. We watch their eddies, try to penetrate their depths, wonder about things floating in their currents. Rivers serve as many useful metaphors. For planet Earth, liquid water is its lifeblood and rivers its arteries. A few are in arid regions and run dry, but for most, … Read more