Ever since reading Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith, Ariel has kept up a practice of reading seven books concurrently. He reads a book to support each chakra.

1: poetry

2: cooking, baking, or culinary interest

3: a novel, short story collection, or memoir

4: social justice (anti-racism, feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, etc.)

5: theory, philosophy, or language arts

6: culture, history, or politics

7: spirituality (yoga, religious thought, universalism, etc.)

One to keep him grounded, one for himself, one for him, one for you, one for everyone, one for us all, as one forever.