Escape ...

"Books are an escape.  Books are a reminder that opposites

can exist at the same time, both good and bad, positive and negative."

Tif Marcelo

It is challenging to lift our spirits when our heart is weighted down.  We can remind ourselves of our ability to hold two opposing forces at the same time.  When we grant  the self  permission to feel both loss and joy, we can maintain a sense of balance.

Books are an available escape for when we feel overwhelmed or numb.  We can turn pages while escaping into different circumstances.  They offer us a reprieve or a safe spot, even if for a short while.  

When we retreat, holding a book in our hands, a portal opens to make life bearable. This act of escape offers us a much needed pause. As we advance into new chapters, we are reminded new days will come for us as well.