>>>All of which is to say, my friend—you and I never know how the words we say might be carried by others.<<< Yes, indeed, to this truth. Ongoing thanks for all the ways YOU work with WORDS!
Just amazing how a string of disparate words can capture a thought, concept, idea etc., and touch us to our core. That you can distill feelings and concepts into a few well crafted words is like a force of nature. Gardner was a force for dignity and care; he also founded the Experience Corp. For anyone unfamiliar with Rod McGiver, many thanks Phyllis for the mention. Have followed him since his early days he has been a verbal and visual lifesaver at times. You two are most definitely kindred spirits.
Thanks, Phyllis! Such good thoughts to start the day! So true, that we do not know how the words we say might be carried by others. I have been reminded of that again & again over the years by former students and parishioners. It is a bit scary! And it is a reminder to be mindful to be grounded in my true center, and to speak and write in love.
Mindfulness practice is so . . . EVERYTHING. Someone asked me the other day, "What is the opposite of mindfulness?" I would say, inattention, or indifference. How about you?
I would also say letting the old voices that tell me what I should be doing distract me from what’s really happening, and from a grounded center- my “true spot”
I was so struck by this quote that I went to Gardener’s speech and read part of it. They were helpful words as I sat this morning pondering boredom and accomplishment- where I was and where I might be going. I am still dealing with an unexpected end to my ministry and where I go from here. I was also pondering the various creative paths I like to follow and where, if anywhere, I want to go with them. Gardener’s words give me hope that I can fashion something and that it’s okay that it is for myself and not always others.
I'm so happy that Gardener's quote provided you with a nudge. I truly believe that when we fashion our lives from our true spot, we affect others profoundly. That's a profound starting point.
Thank you for yesterday’s conversation on Neuro pathways. My comment about having 2 occupations that required me to be an expert or at least highly skilled was actually a new revelation I had during that discussion. I have a new understanding about how I approach my creativity.
Thank you for this...words are indeed such carriers of feeling and intent, but the listener must also be open to them. This is often my prayer, that I be like a field ready to be planted. (Can you tell that I yearn for Spring???)
>>>All of which is to say, my friend—you and I never know how the words we say might be carried by others.<<< Yes, indeed, to this truth. Ongoing thanks for all the ways YOU work with WORDS!
Words are magic-makers, Emily, as you know well! You're a magician!
Just amazing how a string of disparate words can capture a thought, concept, idea etc., and touch us to our core. That you can distill feelings and concepts into a few well crafted words is like a force of nature. Gardner was a force for dignity and care; he also founded the Experience Corp. For anyone unfamiliar with Rod McGiver, many thanks Phyllis for the mention. Have followed him since his early days he has been a verbal and visual lifesaver at times. You two are most definitely kindred spirits.
I have valued my slender correspondence with Rod and am happy to give his work a boost!
So beautiful it filled my eyes with tears 🙏
To be kind….to be kind….to be kind, in thought, word & deed.
That also came into my mind after reading today’s Raft ❤️
May kindness find YOU.
Thanks, Phyllis! Such good thoughts to start the day! So true, that we do not know how the words we say might be carried by others. I have been reminded of that again & again over the years by former students and parishioners. It is a bit scary! And it is a reminder to be mindful to be grounded in my true center, and to speak and write in love.
Mindfulness practice is so . . . EVERYTHING. Someone asked me the other day, "What is the opposite of mindfulness?" I would say, inattention, or indifference. How about you?
I would also say letting the old voices that tell me what I should be doing distract me from what’s really happening, and from a grounded center- my “true spot”
Oh yes, those "old voices." I've got a few of those!
Distraction. Busyness. Preoccupation.
I was so struck by this quote that I went to Gardener’s speech and read part of it. They were helpful words as I sat this morning pondering boredom and accomplishment- where I was and where I might be going. I am still dealing with an unexpected end to my ministry and where I go from here. I was also pondering the various creative paths I like to follow and where, if anywhere, I want to go with them. Gardener’s words give me hope that I can fashion something and that it’s okay that it is for myself and not always others.
I'm so happy that Gardener's quote provided you with a nudge. I truly believe that when we fashion our lives from our true spot, we affect others profoundly. That's a profound starting point.
Thank you for yesterday’s conversation on Neuro pathways. My comment about having 2 occupations that required me to be an expert or at least highly skilled was actually a new revelation I had during that discussion. I have a new understanding about how I approach my creativity.
I give thanks for the "new revelation" that struck you. You're in a new landscape now. Have fun exploring!
Thank you for this...words are indeed such carriers of feeling and intent, but the listener must also be open to them. This is often my prayer, that I be like a field ready to be planted. (Can you tell that I yearn for Spring???)
YES, I hear your yearning for spring!