How often do the waters of the river look back to see if its course had been of the source of its choosing? As long as I can answer for myself, have I only allowed a terrain set by others and gravity draw me into the path of least resistance?
So weird Scott, it started raining here the moment I read your reflection! It's like that proverb..."the soul would have no rainbows if the eyes had no tears"...AND (respectfully) the heart had no sunshine. 🙏
It is always a pleasure to read the stories you craft on purpose through the lens of various authors David!
I found it curious that 3 very distinct places came up while reading it...
1. my introduction to the word ikigai thanks to the folks at Osmosis in exchange for my kintsugi geek out 🤓
2. starry bowls and...
3. your "If You Were a Tree" piece.
SOul excited for your book 🙌
What a gift this life affords us to share in exploring the poetry of our souls!
Now the human ecologist in me is wildly curious what universal thread there may be to how the word ikigai/dharma/choose your own adventure...found it's way into people's lives. 🤔
Many tidbits David and the last one with the Olympic cycling champion shows the importance of finding something we love and passionate about. As Scripture says when a person finds a pearl of incomparable worth the person sells all they have to gain it. They are not afraid to exchange all for it. The Hiraeth word that is described with a warmth that does not need any kindling is like the Holy Spirit within us that is there like a pilot light for gas furnaces that needs is always lite to ignite the greater flame when warmth for the house is needed. We only have to give permission for God to help us! Ikigai is wise yet to be complete like a river it has to ultimately flow into something else, it is never truly fulfilled only fulfilling, like drinking from a well only to thirst again...one to ponder on!
How often do the waters of the river look back to see if its course had been of the source of its choosing? As long as I can answer for myself, have I only allowed a terrain set by others and gravity draw me into the path of least resistance?
So weird Scott, it started raining here the moment I read your reflection! It's like that proverb..."the soul would have no rainbows if the eyes had no tears"...AND (respectfully) the heart had no sunshine. 🙏
It is always a pleasure to read the stories you craft on purpose through the lens of various authors David!
I found it curious that 3 very distinct places came up while reading it...
1. my introduction to the word ikigai thanks to the folks at Osmosis in exchange for my kintsugi geek out 🤓
2. starry bowls and...
3. your "If You Were a Tree" piece.
SOul excited for your book 🙌
What a gift this life affords us to share in exploring the poetry of our souls!
Now the human ecologist in me is wildly curious what universal thread there may be to how the word ikigai/dharma/choose your own adventure...found it's way into people's lives. 🤔
"...the poetry of our souls..." Love that!
Many tidbits David and the last one with the Olympic cycling champion shows the importance of finding something we love and passionate about. As Scripture says when a person finds a pearl of incomparable worth the person sells all they have to gain it. They are not afraid to exchange all for it. The Hiraeth word that is described with a warmth that does not need any kindling is like the Holy Spirit within us that is there like a pilot light for gas furnaces that needs is always lite to ignite the greater flame when warmth for the house is needed. We only have to give permission for God to help us! Ikigai is wise yet to be complete like a river it has to ultimately flow into something else, it is never truly fulfilled only fulfilling, like drinking from a well only to thirst again...one to ponder on!
Thank you so much for that Musing of today. It's a great way to start my day.