Inner Life, Attention, and Lived Experience

The Mysterious Smile

Jun 7, 2025

What My Seven-Week-Old Grandson Taught Me About Being Human

2 Comments

Eileen Bader Williams

Congratulations!! I agree, newborns have that 'J'ne sais quoi' that can't be explained by science.

Thanks for taking time to read the essay and share your thoughts on it, Eileen.

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