Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean—the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down—who is...
The octopus haseight of something.If they’re legs thenall the arms aremissing. Nature oftenmakes mistakes indistribution. You’dthink it would bemore distressing. Toomany rubber legs withsuckers, too many setsof teeth on top each other:some button in theshop stuck on...
I have told the story I was asked to tell. I have closed it, as so many stories close, with a joining of two people. What is one man’s and one woman’s love and desire, against the history of [the world], the great revolutions of our lifetimes, the hope,...
A few minutes of quiet in a group setting can go a long way toward increasing empathy, productivity, and enjoyment. We have over 4,000 ten-minute quiet sessions under our collective belts. Book Art, @2:50’s founder and host of the daily Atlantica@2:50 for a free...
Happy Anniversary @2:50 We turn five on 12 Mar 2025 And we’re celebrating all month. Hope everyone is well. Thanks for being part of @2:50. We each bring some of our selves, so thanks. On Wednesday 12 March @2:50 turns five! We’ve come through a lot, and...
@2:50 Global Mindfulness Press Kit and Downloads About @2:50 is a free, daily, online mindfulness practice shared with the world. Created at MIT and volunteer-run, @2:50 helps us reflect & recharge with minimal planning. @2:50 promotes no creed, sect,...
