Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
― Mary Oliver, Something
I’ve been thinking about this poem lately, a timely reminder for me to slow down and pay attention to the ordinary miracles I encounter daily. I wish you all a wonderful weekend–go and be astonished in some unexpected way by the ordinary.
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i LOVE love love this. i think i need to write it down and put in to my desk so i remember every day :)
What a great idea to help you remember to pay attention, Bri. I love the idea of being astonished in the everyday.
Bethany, just love this quote. I need to mindful of this everyday, savouring and enjoying every little second where I am at at the moment! Thanks! :)
I’m so happy to hear it, Jackie. The poem in its entirety is wonderful, too–but I especially love this part. The most meaningful and succinct message to enjoy the moment.
So simple but significant, those words! Thanks for sharing, Bethany.
p.s. Also, I love your new layout! Been meaning to tell you that. . .
Aren’t they? I guess that’s the magic of poetry–a less is more mentality with words. And thank you for you compliments on the space. I really love it. x
I am continually astonished by your extraordinary gift to see and to describe the life you are living. Thanks for sharing your riches with us, it helps soothe, though not fully satisfy our desire to see you all more. Blessings to you all.
Thank you for building me up with courage, Totila. We miss you guys and wish you the best.