Sometimes we need something to ground us, to remind us of the true things to concentrate on, rather than the outer life things that seem to be so important.
This poem by David Whyte, “Tilicho Lake,” (read by the author), is one of those poems that bring us back to the essence of our soul.
Video: Louie Schwartzberg – “Gratitude”
I often bypass these videos because they are too “schmaltzy.” But a good friend sent this one to me, and, feeling the need of inspiration, I checked it out.
Louie Schwartzberg starts slowly, but the story he’s telling grew on me. I stayed with it, and once the old man he was filming began to talk, I was hooked.
The voice and sentiment of the old man’s narration is deep, beautiful, and with the enhancement of images and music, effortlessly leads you to a true feeling state of gratitude.
A nice way to start the day –
Check it out…
Remember the proverb, Eat the grapes.
Do not keep talking about the grapes.
Eat the grapes.
– Rumi
Truro, Masssachusetts © 2011 Heidi Straube
You must be set on fire by the inner sun.
You have to live your Love or else
You’ll only end in words.
– Rumi
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