When I said I was pausing for rhythm, I was unaware it would take so long for life to mellow out. After a tumultuous week of work, the paranoia that something is bound to betray my optimism looms steadily. I'm currently editing the podcast to elaborate on what has transpired over the last few months and may write less to accompany the photos in the future. I have selected the audio format to share this story because it is personal and requires a tone that I have not mastered in written form. There is an emotional quality with verbal communication that often cannot be matched by merely reading a short excerpt. For the time being, I will resume sharing photos from this past year and write or record thoughts that I'm still processing. Thank you for joining me in this lifelong pursuit of unveiling goodness, truth, and beauty.