I know I am a couple of days late, but here is a great visual of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial with the wonder of his words.
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I can never pass up an opportunity to pass on Mary Oliver and her words of wisdom. She is a beautiful soul and poet. Her wisdom ad advice are always right on. At the end of the day, I can only save myself, but perhaps my example in this manner helps others.
“One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice-
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
“Mend my life!”
each voice cried.
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations, though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen branches and stones.
but little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do-
determined to save
the only…
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One thing that came up at the retreat was the way we make life complicated and this poem used that word in it. We make our life complicated with our view of the world. Let it Be is also my favourite Beatles song so it was a great way to begin the week with this wonderful poem about helping each other out and sometimes just pausing and taking a breath.
I enjoyed this poem immensely. It was great preparation for the retreat this weekend, a gentle reminder to be still and enjoy the moment.
Remember not
to forget
to remember
close your eyes
breathe in
breathe out
close your eyes
the silence brings
remembrance
not to forget
to remember
© Remember Remember 17.01.2013
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
English: Kwan Yin – Chinese goddess of mercy & compassion Statue of Kwan Yin in the grounds of Greenway House (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I have only come across Nina Simone’s music in the last couple of years, but she is an amazing singer. Take a listen.
This is beautiful reminder of the extraordinary nature of the ordinary life we live. Am I paying attention and am I fully aware of the love happening in my world?
To live in the moment and be mindful and present is the greatest gift we can offer each other and our self.
Just wait. What a beautiful, simple, and complex message.
***
simple is the time
of crow, robin, tree and sprite
simple is the life
–
that’s waiting
***
This is a re-blog of a re-blog. The quote reminded me of the importance to live each moment fully. Be mindful in life and it will be full of extraordinary opportunities.
This poem appeared in my reader a couple of days ago and fit well with the whole idea of mystery of life. Life, as an unplanned adventure, brings a sense of joyful apprehension to each of us.
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