David, this is another of my favorite books and poem. I particular like the line "and that life
happens by to those who inhabit silence." It is in the silence of life I feel so comfortable. All my zen training I suppose. Thank you for sharing your gift...Warmly...Stan
I wrote in my journal this morning how I become one with my inner being in my garden, listening to the morning bird songs, sharing thoughts. This is the Intimacy I welcome.
Thank you David Whyte - your words enlighten me so as you define so eloquently what my feelings are.
Every time I read this, I feel differently about it.
My husband who has gardened since he was a child, is experiencing dementia. He speaks of it, but can't do as he did. Tomorrow I will encourage him to walk where he's worked. He'll hear the sounds and smell the earth and I hope it will nurture him. I hope...
Let him enjoy and savor the sounds and the silence, all the fragrances. And let him touch the fruits and smell the flowers, the leaves and the soil. A sensory journey!
This has been my life since the pandemic ended and I began traveling the world in silence. The world is a very noisy place (so are our thoughts!). But this line in your poem reminds me that I'm very fortunate to have found this freedom, however long it last. Thank you.
"I have my freedom today because nothing really happened and no-one came to see me". Powerful words to be able to comfortably speak out loud.
I have spent a lifetime always with family or intimate others. I am finding it's a relief to be finally of an age where I'm "undesirable". I can finally make space for what brings me joy to come out of hiding. Joy that frequently leads to astonishment .....
“I have my freedom today because nothing really happened and nobody came to see me”
I long for this day
Beautiful, thank you David.
David, this is another of my favorite books and poem. I particular like the line "and that life
happens by to those who inhabit silence." It is in the silence of life I feel so comfortable. All my zen training I suppose. Thank you for sharing your gift...Warmly...Stan
Sooo Beautiful!
I wrote in my journal this morning how I become one with my inner being in my garden, listening to the morning bird songs, sharing thoughts. This is the Intimacy I welcome.
Thank you David Whyte - your words enlighten me so as you define so eloquently what my feelings are.
Amen
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Every time I read this, I feel differently about it.
My husband who has gardened since he was a child, is experiencing dementia. He speaks of it, but can't do as he did. Tomorrow I will encourage him to walk where he's worked. He'll hear the sounds and smell the earth and I hope it will nurture him. I hope...
June
Let him enjoy and savor the sounds and the silence, all the fragrances. And let him touch the fruits and smell the flowers, the leaves and the soil. A sensory journey!
Gratitude! In the midst of heartache and grief, anger and worries, there’s this quiet…
So beautiful and touching! Thank you David!
"I have my freedom
today
because nothing
really happened
and nobody came
to see me"
This has been my life since the pandemic ended and I began traveling the world in silence. The world is a very noisy place (so are our thoughts!). But this line in your poem reminds me that I'm very fortunate to have found this freedom, however long it last. Thank you.
Thank you David.
"I have my freedom today because nothing really happened and no-one came to see me". Powerful words to be able to comfortably speak out loud.
I have spent a lifetime always with family or intimate others. I am finding it's a relief to be finally of an age where I'm "undesirable". I can finally make space for what brings me joy to come out of hiding. Joy that frequently leads to astonishment .....