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.
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Paula Hogue’s visual art reflection. Drawing and painting have always been an important part of my contemplative practice. When I go into
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Monday, September 28th we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale “The Handless Maiden.” You may or may not be familiar with it. There are over a hundred versions of this story which have appeared throughout Europe and other parts
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for PattiJoy’s reflection and poem Introduction to Stillness. The poems in my Book of Hours trace the subtle movements of the day —
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Jen, I love that you borrowed from Machado.
Beautiful & profound words everyone.
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.
Pilgrim seeking joy along the way
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.
these are so beautiful! thank you lisa, tinkerbell, and kigen. So much revealed in so few words.
thank you lucy for the inspiration. :-)
“A Child’s tie to primeval Pies”
A restless heart, a silent witness.
thanks, christine. you’re the best urban monk in town!! :-)
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