WORK OF THE MONTH — RAIN (September 2025)

Intro:
In RAIN, Ferdinand von Schirach turns inward.
He writes about loss, depression, and the fear of becoming what we inherit.
It’s not a story of healing.  It’s a portrait of survival through observation.

Quote:

He was an artist without a work. There are more of them than one might think and most end tragically.

Reflection:
Schirach dissects fragility with surgical precision. Regen isn’t a novel — it’s an anatomy of the human condition.
He shows that art isn’t born from peace but from the quiet confrontation with despair.

Connection to TOLYW:
Like METAMORPH, Regen embodies transformation through awareness.
Change isn’t about escaping chaos — it’s about shaping it.

WORK OF THE MONTH — AFTERNOONS (October 2025)

Intro:
Afternoons continues where Regen left off  but with softer light.
Here, Schirach writes about aging, balance, and the rare clarity found in silence.

Quote:

We can only live in the middle. Every extreme is wrong.

Reflection:
This book is a meditation on proportion  between work and stillness, love and solitude, creation and acceptance.
Schirach reminds us that life isn’t drama. It’s rhythm, repetition, restraint.

Connection to TOLYW:
At its core, Afternoons reflects TOLYW’s discipline: the art of holding balance.
Where Regen breaks, Afternoons breathes.

Read. Reflect. Transform.
TOLYW — Time of Living Your Way.