My thoughts this morning turn toward end of life. I am remembering one of Aaron's coaches, and father of his friend, who just passed away far too young at age 42. Toward my own parents who died, in different years, in the week before Christmas.
And these past couple of days our attention has turned toward bell hooks' passing and her wisdom and writing. Many of us have our favorite bell hooks writings that we carry with us, but there are many more to discover.
And so, today or in the days to come, pick up one of her books or google her name and find something for reflection.
My favorite bell hooks quote today is one you may have seen before: "Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape."
I was lucky enough to work at a college where bell hooks taught in her later years, and her affect on students' thinking and growing was tremendous. Many people there are remembering and missing her.
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