Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Month: February 2024

  • Apathy or Equanimity

    Post Views = 746I came across the Greek word apatheia recently. It is defined as a state of mind in which one is not disturbed by their passions. Okay, that sounds a bit odd. This word has been translated as apathy and indifference. So far, the word is sounding rather negative, like something we may want to…

  • For You

    Post Views = 606I love you because you embody vulnerability. You’re not afraid to speak from the bottom of your soul.I see the tear on your cheek, the furrowed brow that reveals.I want to hold it all in, but you help me to feel.  I love you because of your passion for life.Your eyes light up…