Anima Sola
Column: Condemned to Loneliness – Ánima Sola in Venezuela
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Alan D.D. explores the Venezuelan legend of Ánima Sola, who teaches the painful lesson of loneliness – and the empowering lesson of independence.
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Alan D.D. explores the Venezuelan legend of Ánima Sola, who teaches the painful lesson of loneliness – and the empowering lesson of independence.
Alan D.D., our columnist in Venezuela, reflects on the spiritual practices of prayer and incantation, and when to wait or act.
TWH – One average hot summer day, a 30-something woman and her 5-year-old boy entered a suburban public pool space. Brimming with youthful excitement, the child, who was unusually large for his age, awkwardly bounced around his mother’s legs in anticipation of a good swim. As the woman unloaded her bags, filled with toys, snacks, towels and other pool needs, onto an unoccupied reclining chair, the child approached a sunbathing adult and introduced himself. “Hi. My name is Matt.