unity via the personal essay : a reflection on the role of writing / how we need this ancient art now more than ever to connect, weed out the lies and contribute to something much larger* maybe our deepest, most intimate thoughts do have a place somewhere out there - where they can be received by another - where we can all feel a little less alone in this world that forces us to see almost nothing but darkness at times - where we can keep our feet planted in the soil - A , X0X0