The Beauty of the Way is a collection of essays on recognition, love, and the pursuit of awe — through the humanities, philosophy, and the art of attention.
Think of it as a humble inquiry into how we can become more integrated, more whole, and more human. Years of my own study and practice (and making many mistakes) have led me to wonder, how can we apply ancient wisdom to our modern lives?
We’re both students—only I did all the research and reading for our project— and you get to offer all the critiques and feedback!
Waiting… but for who?
The name is inspired by a line in Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot, in which the main characters struggle to understand the meaning of their wait, and whether they should abandon it.
“There are times when I wonder if it wouldn’t be better for us to part. “says Estragon.
Vladamir says, “you wouldn’t go far.”
Estragon replies: That would be too bad, really too bad. (Pause.) Wouldn’t it, Didi, be really too bad? (Pause.)
When you think of the beauty of the way. (Pause.) And the goodness of the wayfarers.”
Life happens while we wait for something else.
We wait… until life feels “good enough” to start for real. Yet, each day unfolds in its own uniqueness.
The goodness of others makes the wait worthwhile and the way one of beauty, not despair.
You, the good wayfarer
Between the riches of the humanities, travel and being vulnerable in general, I hope whatever I stumble upon provides you with some inspiration and insight.
Ancient philosophy has helped me make sense of the world and lend order to chaos.
I hope it can help you too.
So, thank you — and welcome, good wayfarer, to The Beauty of the Way.
