Over a decade ago, I came across a quote which has stayed in my memory since:
"Had I not fallen, I would not have arisen.
Had I not been subject to darkness, I could not have seen the light"
– Midrash
The quote has special resonance for me now, given how good I feel about this year, in contrast to the last. Incidentally, as I look back through my Instagram feed from the past couple of months, there are quite a few photos that play with this contrast between darkness and light. Above and below are a few – catch the full story behind each, over on Instagram.
What quotes are particularly poignant for you right now?
Photography by yours truly, Lulu Kitololo. Many of them taken at Amisha's candlelit yoga and meditation class, held at Choolips studio!
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