The real work

August 19, 2013August 16, 2013 Karl Duffy

And I am thinking:

maybe just looking and listening is the real work.

Maybe the world, without us, is the real poem.

Mary Oliver

2 thoughts on “The real work”

journeyintopoetry says:

August 19, 2013 at 13:26

Wonderful; Mary Oliver has so many wise words. 🙂

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smallpebbles says:

August 19, 2013 at 20:49

Yes! Looking and listening to what IS……great wordsmith Mary Oliver! thanks for the post!

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Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland