Quote for Today: Sylvia Plath
Life was not to be sitting in hot amorphic leisure in my backyard idly writing or not-writing, as the spirit moved me. It was, instead, running madly, in a crowded …
Quote for Today: David Byrne
I also realized that there were lots of unacknowledged theater forms going on all around. Our lives are filled with performances that have been so woven into our daily routine …
“Rite of Passage” by D.R. James Wins Synkroniciti’s “Ritual” Poetry Contest
Synkroniciti is delighted to grant our “Ritual” poetry contest award to poet D.R. James for “Rite of Passage,” which explores how many boys, particularly in the American Midwest, became men …
Quote for Today: Ursula K. LeGuin
The daily routine of most adults is so heavy and artificial that we are closed off to much of the world. We have to do this in order to get …
“Grace” by Jamie McArdle wins Synkroniciti’s “Ritual” Short Story Contest
Synkroniciti is proud to introduce the winner of our “Ritual” short story contest, “Grace” by Jamie McArdle. The contest was extremely competitive–we are currently hoping to include several of these …
Quote for Today: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
In principle any skill or discipline one can master on one’s own will serve: meditation and prayer if one is so inclined; exercise, aerobics, martial arts for those who prefer …
Jack M. Freedman’s Cauldron wins Synkroniciti’s “Ritual” Cover Contest
Synkroniciti is proud to reveal the cover for our March 1st, 2022 issue with its theme of “Ritual,” Jack M. Freedman’s “Cauldron.” This vibrant and eye-catching photograph captures both …
Quote for Today: Henri J.M. Nouwen
Resentment and gratitude cannot coexist, since resentment blocks the perception and experience of life as a gift. My resentment tells me that I don’t receive what I deserve. It always …
Quote for Today: Margot Sunderland
Society reaps what it sows in the way it nurtures its children, because stress sculpts the brain to exhibit several antisocial behaviors. Stress can set off a ripple of hormonal …
Quote for Today: Pyotr Kropotkin
Having been brought up in a serf-owner’s family, I entered active life, like all young men of my time, with a great deal of confidence in the necessity of commanding, …