It’s one of those weeks where I feel quiet. I’m listening. I’m watching the leaves in the breeze and wondering about their trembling. I’m feeling very grateful for the incredible people I know and don’t know, and very existentially worried about this nation and this planet, about the bodies and hearts, breaking everywhere. I’m listening to voice texts about dreams. I’m raising the white flag on explaining the inner landscape of my unexplainable daughters. I’m conspiring with my friend Edward to get homemade bread to people who need nourishment and comfort. I’m watching my kids sleep even more intently than usual. I’m wrestling with Tara Brach in my head. I’m wondering when the tears will come. I’m anticipating sticking my feet into a lake in Wisconsin.
I wish you a peaceful and restorative pause. I am so grateful for you and your work, which has helped me make better sense of the world and how to make my way through it. Deep, deep gratitude.
I'm grateful for all of this beauty, remembering Keats' immortal poetry that:
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Its loveliness increases; it will never/ Pass into nothingness; but still will keep/A bower quiet for us, and a sleep/Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." May you and your family be blessed by these thoughts. You sure deserve it! Love, DD
I wish you a peaceful and restorative pause. I am so grateful for you and your work, which has helped me make better sense of the world and how to make my way through it. Deep, deep gratitude.
Nourishing comfort is my jam. So happy to be your coconspirator.
Thank you.
Enjoy your rest.
I'm grateful for all of this beauty, remembering Keats' immortal poetry that:
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Its loveliness increases; it will never/ Pass into nothingness; but still will keep/A bower quiet for us, and a sleep/Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." May you and your family be blessed by these thoughts. You sure deserve it! Love, DD
It is probably the greatest skill for a writer. Listening. Enjoy your break.