Another one to hang on to. Wise words to remember and, more importantly, apply to life. Your thoughtful prose has pulled my head out of the wood chipper more times than once. Thanks!
Means a lot to me Bob! Writing is always hard for me, it’s not an enjoyable process. But doing it keeps my head out of the chipper too. Hearing that it does the same for you, I just can’t ask for more than that! Thanks again my friend!
Yes - spaces of silence and stillness leave room for thinking and for admitting the things that deep down we know, maybe things we think that perhaps we might not want to know ………
So the temptation can be to avoid them.
But I agree that these gaps are the thing that can save us - if we allow it. If we enter into there, we may find that instead of harbouring things to fear, the gap is where treasures lie sleeping.
"May silence be the music that carries you. May the quiet be the geography that guides you." I love music, but I often create in silence because it helps me connect with my work. It's easier for me to focus in the quiet. I'm wondering what your usual practice is while creating.
Thank you so much Jen! Most days I work in complete silence, for the same reasons you mention. My head and heart are so noisy. So full of clash and clatter, sirens, and alarm bells ringing. But somewhere in the shuffle of paper stillness hushes over everything and the surest parts of myself start to whisper.
I really resonate with this Duane and I appreciate that you have stated it so poetically. Also glad to know that there are others who prefer to create in silence!
Yes. As well as the dark parts which is why we busy ourselves - to keep all that tougher stuff sealed up but that only exhausts and depletes us in the long run bc facing the silence, gaps and cracks is where we inevitably find freedom (:
“It’s the quiet between notes that makes music.” I really paused on this. And I really needed to pause today. I love it when words find you and speak to you so loudly in their stillness.
Another one to hang on to. Wise words to remember and, more importantly, apply to life. Your thoughtful prose has pulled my head out of the wood chipper more times than once. Thanks!
Means a lot to me Bob! Writing is always hard for me, it’s not an enjoyable process. But doing it keeps my head out of the chipper too. Hearing that it does the same for you, I just can’t ask for more than that! Thanks again my friend!
And it’s remembering this that is the ticket !
That really is teh tricky part. Somedays I can manage it, but on most days I don’t.
thank you!
Thank YOU! I appreciate it Kevin!
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Thank you for this, Duane.
Yes - spaces of silence and stillness leave room for thinking and for admitting the things that deep down we know, maybe things we think that perhaps we might not want to know ………
So the temptation can be to avoid them.
But I agree that these gaps are the thing that can save us - if we allow it. If we enter into there, we may find that instead of harbouring things to fear, the gap is where treasures lie sleeping.
“the gap is where treasures lie sleeping.” - This one sentence captures everything! Thank you kay!
My thanks to you, Duane!
“We need presence more than productivity.” Love that, Duane! Love you, too!
Thanks Paul! Love you my friend!
"May silence be the music that carries you. May the quiet be the geography that guides you." I love music, but I often create in silence because it helps me connect with my work. It's easier for me to focus in the quiet. I'm wondering what your usual practice is while creating.
Thank you so much Jen! Most days I work in complete silence, for the same reasons you mention. My head and heart are so noisy. So full of clash and clatter, sirens, and alarm bells ringing. But somewhere in the shuffle of paper stillness hushes over everything and the surest parts of myself start to whisper.
I really resonate with this Duane and I appreciate that you have stated it so poetically. Also glad to know that there are others who prefer to create in silence!
My pleasure! Thanks for such a thoughtful question! Glad to be in good company!
Yes. As well as the dark parts which is why we busy ourselves - to keep all that tougher stuff sealed up but that only exhausts and depletes us in the long run bc facing the silence, gaps and cracks is where we inevitably find freedom (:
“gaps and cracks is where we inevitably find freedom” - YES! Vanessa! This is absolutely it! Thank you so much for reading and sharing!
The importance, the necessity of these gaps is so critical and I think it extends beyond makers to all humans as it helps navigate all
Our lives when we can hear our heart and our soul in those cracks - it’s where everything grows and builds into being you
Exactly this, Vanessa! Wonder, awe, joy, and curiosity, are always found in the spaces between things.
Awesome!
Many thanks and a big hug, Duane🌻
Big hug right back at you. Love you with all my everything, thanks so much!
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I absolutely love this
“It’s the quiet between notes that makes music.” I really paused on this. And I really needed to pause today. I love it when words find you and speak to you so loudly in their stillness.
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