Source: also.
The link is to a Mary Oliver quote. We often say one thing and qualify it with something that is an “also.” In this case, it is a being kind and being mischievous.
Who we each are is a rich amalgam of paradox and contradiction that points out the essential nature of differences between each of us. Differences make a difference. It is in them we discover and explore the rich tapestry of our lives and those of people we come in contact with, near and far.
By being attentive and mindful to the differences between us and paradoxes, we can experience richness in life that is unending. We discover and explore questions that have no fixed answers and invite us into vibrant conversations with each other.
Teacher as Transformer 