lucy is inviting us to consider what six words would make up our memoir in this moment. Mine are:
urban monk bearing witness to beauty
I'd love to hear what your own six word memoir would be. Feel free to share it in the comments or at your own blog.
God's transforming spirituality, new life everywhere
thanks, christine. you're the best urban monk in town!!
A restless heart, a silent witness.
"A Child's tie to primeval Pies"
these are so beautiful! thank you lisa, tinkerbell, and kigen. So much revealed in so few words.
thank you lucy for the inspiration.
Making honey from my old failures.
(Borrowed from one of my very favorite poems by Antonio Machado)
Last night, as I was sleeping
I dreamt – marvellous error! –
that I had a beehive
here inside my heart.
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures.
Pilgrim seeking joy along the way
ah, that is easier than some… sioisa (or she) humming softly, writes in sand…
I know what it is, as light or dark as it is, in black and white, at its worst. I can see what it can be, at its best. Cannot stop trying to draw out something better, though there have been some very long pauses.
Jen, I love that you borrowed from Machado.
Beautiful & profound words everyone.
I help, you help, we help.
Never on track, broadened the path
Wandering, humming, stumbled over the Heart
Passing by watering gardens, seeking rest.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! So much fun!
(my six words evoked while reading all of these over)
Composted, life's longings become creative joy.
Christine – I couldnt imagine a more apt or inspiring description of your journey.
The memoir that I am practicing in this moment:
creative sophisticate affirming beauty and artistry
Old dog remembering puppyhood's fearless freedom.
Volleyball,
falling down –
my sisters laugh.
Woman child laughing, she-wolf howling…
These are all so, so wonderful! I absolutely love reading your memoirs and imagining the textured lives you all are leading.