And now for something completely different — for some reason, at this point, the below conversation from my favourite trilogy seems relevant: FORD: Yeah, well,

“Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden.” ― Phaedrus

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes