David Whyte Poems: Loaves and Fishes December 26, 2014 • 2 Comments I never truly appreciated the beauty of poetry until quite recently. I think my brain was too distracted to understand the gorgeous simplicity contained in so few words. As my life becomes more and more simplified, I find I am drawn to the magical way a poem can evoke an ocean of feeling and understanding. We live in a world…
On David Whyte and the Fierce Heat of Living August 1, 2014 • 0 Comments I posted the following poem by David Whyte last year. I was profoundly moved the first time I saw it and it continues to be one of my favorites, inspiring me in different ways each time I read the words. It reminds me that I am smack in the center of this fierce heat of living, looking outward with firm eyes…
A Healing Poem: Heart on the Mend May 23, 2014 • 1 Comment As I have mentioned before, I adore poems. I came across this one and think it beautifully sums up why we are all here on Earth. Heart on the Mend You are not here a wise woman said to fill the hole in other people’s souls You are here to find the joy in being who you are and expressing…
Inspirational Poems: John O’Donohue’s For a New Beginning February 3, 2014 • 4 Comments I love the brevity of poetry and the way it cracks open a window into the soul. As least it does for me. I used to try and write it when I was younger, but just never quite got the hang of it. Perhaps I need more words to get my point across. I came across this poem the other…
New Year, New You: Let the Light In December 27, 2013 • 0 Comments One day, you will look back upon all that has come to pass and understand the reasons. Every non-sensical moment will suddenly become ripe with purpose and meaning. As your cells align with that future possibility, trust that every molecule in your being is searching for the intersection of that clarity. As understanding makes its way to you, traveling through space and time to reveal…