Thank you for this piece, particularly your notes on 'smallness' and 'quietness'. It is something I wouldn't have thought to put into words, but it really resonated with me. I think we often think we are waiting for the big, dramatic happenings in life; and yet, I find that when I have a bad day/week/month, it is always those small, quiet things that I crave: walks amongst the trees, cups of herbal tea, a gentle book, a simple meal with a loved one. Your piece really brought that home to me today- so thank you! :)
“The truth is, I struggle with the idea of sitting with my own quietness because I see it as something I have to fight for, against the noises in my head and outside it, against my fidgety nature, against boredom.” I resonate with this so much and with the Kathleen Kelly quote you included, which I don’t think I’ve ever noticed before. I’ve been asking myself questions about the type of life I want and if I’m taking actions that could help me live the life I want. I like that image of the still man above the traffic. So much to hold onto with that image. Thank you for this piece!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! This piece came just at the right time for me, after reading this, I feel very calm and quiet, as if I‘ve just meditated.
Thank you for this piece, particularly your notes on 'smallness' and 'quietness'. It is something I wouldn't have thought to put into words, but it really resonated with me. I think we often think we are waiting for the big, dramatic happenings in life; and yet, I find that when I have a bad day/week/month, it is always those small, quiet things that I crave: walks amongst the trees, cups of herbal tea, a gentle book, a simple meal with a loved one. Your piece really brought that home to me today- so thank you! :)
Thank you for your kind words about this post, Kate, I am truly happy to know that it resonated with you!
“The truth is, I struggle with the idea of sitting with my own quietness because I see it as something I have to fight for, against the noises in my head and outside it, against my fidgety nature, against boredom.” I resonate with this so much and with the Kathleen Kelly quote you included, which I don’t think I’ve ever noticed before. I’ve been asking myself questions about the type of life I want and if I’m taking actions that could help me live the life I want. I like that image of the still man above the traffic. So much to hold onto with that image. Thank you for this piece!
Thank you reading, Haley! Figuring out the life we want and working towards it, that is so huge, I think!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! This piece came just at the right time for me, after reading this, I feel very calm and quiet, as if I‘ve just meditated.
Thank you so much Charlotte, it warms my heart to know that my piece touched you in this way!