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David Sedaris' essay "A Plague of Tics" humorously recounts his experiences with obsessive-compulsive behaviors during his childhood. In the essay, Sedaris describes various tics, such as licking light switches, tapping his head, and aligning objects, which stemmed from his anxiety and the need for ritualistic actions to cope. The essay explores the misunderstandings he faced from teachers and his mother’s sarcastic reactions to his compulsions. Despite the lighthearted tone, Sedaris reveals deeper themes of isolation, self-consciousness, and the struggle for control over his own mind.
"Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss" by Chris Huntington is a poignant essay that reflects on the complexities of love, grief, and memory. Huntington explores how time is perceived differently in moments of love and loss, weaving personal stories that highlight the fleeting nature of relationships and the lasting impact of those we care about. Through vivid memories and introspective musings, he examines the emotional weight carried by the passage of time, ultimately conveying how love and loss shape our sense of time and identity. The essay resonates with universal themes of connection and the enduring presence of those we've lost.
In this lyrical meditation, Brian Doyle takes readers on a journey from the racing heart of a hummingbird to the massive heart of a blue whale, ultimately arriving at the most complex heart of all—the human heart. Through stunning natural imagery and poetic prose, Doyle explores themes of vulnerability, isolation, love, and the bittersweet knowledge that despite our deepest connections, we all live "alone in the house of the heart."
In this 1999 White House Millennium Lecture, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel argues that indifference to human suffering is more dangerous than hatred, as it dehumanizes the victim and benefits the aggressor.
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