I was trembling. That is the only word for it. It was during my illness recovery — a long, disorienting stretch after COVID had taken me completely apart. I stood in front of a painting by Monica Esgueva. A hand, reaching up, helping humanity rise. I did not analyse it. I did not ask if it matched anything. My body reacted before my mind could catch up. My husband bought it for me that Christmas. I look at it every single day. That moment taught me something I now believe com

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