Enough. These few words are enough.
If not these words, this breath.
If not this breath, this sitting here.
This opening to life
we have refused
again and again
until now.
Until now.
~David Whyte, “Enough” Where Many Rivers Meet
Notes: Poem: Thank you Beth @ Alive on all Channels. Photo: Vadim Stein via Mennyfox55
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Yes. When we learn to accept enough, we can actually enjoy whatever it is…
Yes. If only.
Everyone wants you to be Atlas,
to shoulder it all. Even the voice in your
head insists you are behind. But I’ve seen
the light in you, the one the gods finger
while we sleep. I’ve seen the blossom open
in your heart, no matter what remains to
be done. There are never enough hours
to satisfy the minions of want. So close
your eyes and lean into the Oneness that
asks nothing of you…. You have never been more
complete than in this incomplete moment.
~ Mark Nepo, The Myth of Urgency in The Way Under the Way: The Place of True Meeting (Sounds True, Nov 1, 2016)
Beautiful And perfect. And I have Mark Nepo’s podcast with Oprah open on my desktop, as it so happens. I love this quote. I am printing it out and putting it square where I can see it and remind myself.
Merci!
Great!
it is always enough.
Beautiful, pal, and I think I love the Nepo even more. Sometimes so hard to give oneself a break, particularly at this time of year. Sending peaceful thoughts your way….
Thanks Lori. Yes. The Nepo passage is terrific.
Ah, David Whyte. One of my favorites. His CROSSING THE UNKNOWN SEA has sent me on many interesting journeys.
One of my favorites too Lakota….thanks.
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Early Sunday morning … on a rainy day!! Perfect …
Brings me home. Thank you Dave 💛