Recent Interest

Recently been getting interested in stuff like skin care (i.e sunscreen, moisturizer, cleansers, whatever).

As such, this song is great.

Medical etymology || Word Fascination

Diaporesis: the state of sweating profusely

Empathy part II

We only know how to relate things to our own experiences.
Think of this like that, but better (or worse). It's about relativity.

I think I can understand grace a little better now, in the best and worst way possible.

Being completely and utterly convinced of your failures.
Resigned to the consequences you have made for yourself
Bracing yourself for the consequence

And only receiving grace and empathy.
It is undeserved. You know it is undeserved.

It is not relief. It is not a feeling that "you got off the hook" because you didn't, not really.
It's a bit of disbelief. Why would you? You had every right...
It's a bit of awe. Or maybe that's not the right word. Gratefulness, or love, or utter respect. That grace is given rather than condemnation.

But I extrapolate.
Regardless, I think I understand a little better.

Empathy

Empathy is such a strong thing.
Obviously more than platitudes
Miles above apologies or a sorry
Greater than sympathy

But the things is.. you had to have gone through a similar experience.
To understand...

In this way, how can someone who holds themselves apart understand anyone?
It is easier. It is safer, yes.
But not better. 

Scents

Smell is such a strong part of memory recall.

There is such a rush of nostalgia when I
breathe in chamomile tea
catch a whiff of Estee Lauder's White Linen
pass by the white blossoms of a pear tree