Friday, February 19, 2010

The View

In 6 days, I'll be soaking in views like these.

Westerly view


Easterly View


The coyotes are calling me to come listen to their nightly concerts. Who am I to say no?

My little hermitage with its peaceful simplicity awaits. I am being pulled into its open arms.

I yearn for long days of no computer, no requests; days that are so empty, I cannot avoid seeing who I am. I am looking forward to long days of exploring an









Inwardly View




Don't
Surrender
Your loneliness so quickly.
Let it cut more
Deep.

Let it ferment and season you
As few human
Or even divine ingredients can.

Something missing in my heart tonight
Has made my eyes so soft,
My voice so
Tender,

My need of God
Absolutely
Clear.

- Hafiz

12 comments:

  1. Yes, Yay for me!

    And thank you for supporting me in this!

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  2. How wonderful! I hope you have a peaceful time. I missede the opportunity to comment on the iceberg photo on your banner, and now you have a new one. Love that one too. Peace!

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  3. Thanks, G.G.!

    Thinking of you, I'm wondering what the letter "D" will bring for Dinner. Doughnuts? Dill pickles? Dinty Moore beef stew? (Please say no!!!) ;-)

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  4. may you have all the peace you desire during your retreat!

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  5. Thank you, Foam. It will be an adventure, no matter what.

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  6. Wonderful post, Carol!

    "No person who has not spent a period of his (sic) life in solitude will understand fully what trees and flowers, sun-flecked turf and running streams mean to the soul." (I don't know the author)

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  7. Carol: Doughnuts no, Dill pickles no, Dinty Moore no. Dirty Dishes yes! ;-)

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  8. SSN:

    Yes! Ah, the soul's longing...

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  9. G.G.,

    I can see that "D" is going to be too easy! :-)

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  10. D' time will tell D' whole truth!

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  11. Desiring a Delectable, Dapatical, Delicious Dinner D'you and D'Goodnight.

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