I cannot cause light;
the most I can do is try to put myself in the path of its beam.
It is possible, in deep space, to sail on solar wind.
Light, be it particle or wave, has force:
you rig a giant sail and go.
The secret of seeing is to sail on solar wind.
Hone and spread your spirit till you yourself are a sail,
whetted, translucent, broadside to the merest puff.
~ Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Notes:
- Poem: Thank you Beth for your ongoing inspirations: Alive on All Channels
- Art: Silvia Angelova (Bulgaria) (via The Sensual Starfish).
- Prior “Lightly child, lightly” Posts? Connect here.
- Related posts: Annie Dillard
- Post Title & Inspiration: Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.”
Beautiful.
just step into the light for a brief moment and everything changes.
Or let is smother you…
BEAUTIFUL…
“The secret of seeing is to sail on solar wind.
Hone and spread your spirit till you yourself are a sail”
One thing though,
You can cause light
You have, my friend. You Have.
You made my day with this post 🙂
So great. Thanks for letting me know. Thanks Sawsan.
how lovely the verse
thank you David for sharing some light
Agree Debi. Uplifting.
Lovely imagery in her words. May the light be with you as you sail through today ☀️
And it did. It did.
Thanks David for your many shares. I think we have a lot to share. It’s always a wonderful thing to meet a kindred spirit.
We do. Thanks for your kind words.
Wow. So beautiful. What can I say..? Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing, David
It is Christine, It is!
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