Thankyou. Your point about relationships is where I'm working and practicing, trying bravely to step there. A small part of that has been Waving Hands through Clouds as a deeper listening. But of course there are no small parts, only how we are able to hold them all without holding. That's where the relationships are so important, I think, because all those connections - the line, the space between them all - are holding you.
Nor me Gill but now the books have overflowed to piles on the floor I have become a big advocate of libraries and e-readers, But of course there are always those special books!
Good to hear about your tai chi and the significance of different places. I’ve been practicing for about 18 months and have been fascinated by the consequences, which are playing out in my life and writing. Terri
This piece is so very wise and real and good. It reminds me to do what works in my own spiritual practice, to make changes when I am stale, to adapt to the seasons, inner and outer. Thank you for including my poem. Brigid
Great to hear this Jane, Thich Nhat Hanh’s call to move with life and psyche reverberating through connection. Interested to hear what change of practice emerges for you.
I love the quote about doing what works, until it doesn’t and then I change it. Having just hit a stale spot in my meditation practice, it has helped me see my staleness not as a fault to be worked through, but as an invitation to welcome change, an opportunity for expansion. It popped up in your post right on cue Sally. Timing couldn’t be better, of course! Thank you
Thankyou. Your point about relationships is where I'm working and practicing, trying bravely to step there. A small part of that has been Waving Hands through Clouds as a deeper listening. But of course there are no small parts, only how we are able to hold them all without holding. That's where the relationships are so important, I think, because all those connections - the line, the space between them all - are holding you.
Yes that beautiful reciprocity of holding and being held, thank you for this connection, great to hear you too are deepening your tai chi practice
Your husband's holiday planning sounds like my dream holiday! I can forgo lots of things but books is not one of them ;)
Nor me Gill but now the books have overflowed to piles on the floor I have become a big advocate of libraries and e-readers, But of course there are always those special books!
The magic of slow movement!
Good to hear about your tai chi and the significance of different places. I’ve been practicing for about 18 months and have been fascinated by the consequences, which are playing out in my life and writing. Terri
Yes it’s a profound practice, curious to hear more about its effects on you Terri, especially writing.
This piece is so very wise and real and good. It reminds me to do what works in my own spiritual practice, to make changes when I am stale, to adapt to the seasons, inner and outer. Thank you for including my poem. Brigid
I love your beautiful poem Brigid, from the heart of someone who has practiced in all seasons of life, thank you for your inspiration 🙏
Great to hear this Jane, Thich Nhat Hanh’s call to move with life and psyche reverberating through connection. Interested to hear what change of practice emerges for you.
I love the quote about doing what works, until it doesn’t and then I change it. Having just hit a stale spot in my meditation practice, it has helped me see my staleness not as a fault to be worked through, but as an invitation to welcome change, an opportunity for expansion. It popped up in your post right on cue Sally. Timing couldn’t be better, of course! Thank you