in the quietude of our cloister, where discussions on the essence of life do not obey the clamor of the outside world, we reflect on the pineapple. this pre-explanatory symbol of hospitality invites us to begin afresh, to appreciate the sweetness it offers to our palate and spirit, all on the qt. in its presence, we find a silent teaching, a reminder to savor the fruits of our inner journey with the same joy and reverence.