The Magic in Stillness by Sofia Wellman

Growing up, there was a nearby park with a circular ride that spun from the momentum of whoever jumped on. If other children were in motion, the best you could do was run alongside and try to be faster than the twirl so you could safely jump in.

Life often seems like that ride. It spins based on the momentum of what or whom we try to align with, forcing us into motion. Sometimes it feels as though life...