The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, posits that there’s an inherent limit to the precision with which certain pairs of physical properties, like position and momentum, can be simultaneously measured. Essentially, the more accurately we measure one property, the less accurately we can know the other. This principle challenges our classical intuition,…
Appreciate
I deeply appreciate the many different people I encounter. The word ‘appreciate’ perfectly captures the sentiment I feel, and a recent experience with a new friend solidified this feeling. The other morning, we had the privilege of meeting a new friend who has been courageously battling a neurological disease for over a decade. Despite his…
All the People We Used To Be
Maria Popova observes, “One of the things no one tells us as we grow up is that we will be living in a world rife with ghosts — all of our disappointed hopes and our outgrown dreams, all the abandoned novels and unproven theorems, all the people we used to love, all the people we…
Rejected Stones
Western North Carolina and its people have endured immense suffering since Hurricane Helena. The once vibrant town of Fairview, where my daughter and her family reside, now bears the scars of the storm like so many other communities. As the news of the devastation unfolded, Suzy shared her sorrow, “It feels like we’ve lost a…
Quiet Grace
I recall a piece I wrote some time ago that unexpectedly sparked more discussion than any other. The phrase at its heart was “Ordinary Grace.” Today, another phrase has captured my attention: “Quiet Grace.” It’s a phrase that resonates deeply, carrying with it a multitude of meanings. What does “Quiet Grace” evoke in your mind?…