M U L L A duel of ideas

Ceremony of Everyday Dust

Rebecca Solnit  vs  Selva Almada

Rebecca Solnit describes ritual as the act of giving ordinary moments a sense of ceremony, turning mundane gestures into markers of meaning. Selva Almada portrays ritual as a quiet negotiation with the self, a way to anchor identity amid chaos. Their imagined dialogue reveals how repeated actions can both comfort and challenge, suggesting that daily practices are subtle performances that shape who we become.

Detail a simple habit that feels like a personal rite.

Whose side are you on?

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