Have you ever found real peace in your own company? This piece looks at the value of solitude, with a line from May Sarton's 1938 writing on the intimacy of the spirit when it is alone. Tell us in the comments how time alone feels for you. #TodaysQuestion #solitude #reflection themarginalian.org/2026/11/01/may-sarto…
themarginalian.orgThe Art of Being Alone: May Sarton’s Stunning 1938 Ode to SolitudeEver feel like there should be a manual for how to live, and somehow nobody handed you one? This piece looks at that feeling and the idea that each of us has to make our own path by walking it. It also talks about the signposts people find along the way that keep them from feeling lost and alone. It may be a gentle read for anyone in a reflective mood. #TodaysStory #reading #reflection themarginalian.org/2026/10/24/20-books
themarginalian.org20 Favorite Books from 20 Years of The MarginalianA reminder that nothing is promised, so the ordinary moments matter a little more. This piece looks at how a hard season can still hold something steady inside us, and how a good conversation can help us make sense of things. #TodaysStory #reflection #everyday tinybuddha.com/blog/when-life-reminds-y…
tinybuddha.comWhen Life Reminds You That Nothing Is Guaranteed - Tiny BuddhaHave you ever followed a plan for your life, only to find the path looked different once you were walking it? This article looks at how no one can hand us the route through our own life. Even the dreams we chase can turn out to be stops along the way rather than final destinations. I would love to hear in the comments how this feels for you. #TodaysQuestion #life #reflection themarginalian.org/2026/10/17/benedetti…
themarginalian.orgThe Map to the Route of Your LifeHave you ever looked back at old versions of yourself and felt like you were meeting strangers? This piece reflects on that feeling, looking at the different people we have been over the years and how we might hold them all with compassion. It is a collection of reflections on life from two decades of writing, and it may be worth a quiet read. #TodaysStory #reflection #life themarginalian.org/2026/10/18/refiguring
themarginalian.orgNineteen Truths and One Beguiling Lie about Life from 20 Years of The MarginalianYou are all caught up.
