Encyclopedia Utopia introduces ideas about a good world with words, music, and art.
A poetic journey of those qualities of the heart, beauty, and kindness that give purpose and meaning.
Everything here is not easy, not simple, nor without sadness and pain: a perfect world has everything that makes us whole. Compassion and love permeates the spirit in all those who find it.
Today, across the world, in unison, at 23:59:60 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a second will be added to our year. A moment when the people of the world will pause with single breath.
I ponder on the difference a single second makes. It is gone as soon as I speak of it, and yet, within its grasp love is felt, hope is born. A second more is all we need to change our mind, our world. I live in instant shorter than a second spreads: my place of beginnings, of endings, my choice of war or peace.
Like you, I want to be known by people I trust. I am most at ease when talking one to one with a friend.
The moment three or more enter into conversation, I protect some of what I am and become more attune to the group and its needs. I show myself less as I seek to understand, and as I interact with many points of view. With many, the moments of emotional intimacy I cherish are rare.
For me, being shy is not about nervousness or uncertainty, it is the mindful gaze on others and oneself.
William Shakespeare
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