SHort stories

A live record of gatherings, seasonal transitions, and invitations to the hearth. This is our space to share the stories that bring the Empathy community together.

I believe that the truly meaningful moments in life are, in fact, just moments. Brief and small, yet often the ones that stay with us the longest

June 26, 2026

What Feels Exotic?

What feels exotic? What is the most exotic place you have ever visited?
Why do we believe we would feel happier somewhere unfamiliar, somewhere far away? Do we not carry the same emotional baggage with us wherever we go?

Maybe we are not always searching for a different place—but for a different version of ourselves.

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