Posts by Aletheia Hitz

Aletheia Hitz: Why poetry should join your literary diet

One of the most compelling reasons to read poetry is the way it sharpens our attention to realities that most of us miss.

Aletheia Hitz: Emotions are (not) king

Our contemporary age almost seems to chaff at the idea of doing something in which your emotions are not invested. How can you do something out of duty and still “be yourself”?

Aletheia Hitz: 10 Chinese proverbs we should all take to heart

Proverbs are valuable because, though holding great truths, they don’t overwhelm the listener with words.

Aletheia Hitz: I grew up without a TV — Here's what I appreciated

At no point in my childhood was there a central screen consistently in my house. And quite honestly? I’m so thankful for that.