On stillness

I sit. I watch my mother sleep.

“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.” -Pico Iyer

Still.

This is the best word to describe my week. After a tumultuous and busy February, my…