Wonder and astonishment

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Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers.

Let me keep company always with those who say “Look!”

and laugh in astonishment,

and bow their heads.

Mary Oliver

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2 thoughts on “Wonder and astonishment

  1. This fits so well with an Anthony De Mello meditation I was reading yesterday cautioning us to refrain from calling others “teacher” to the detriment of the teacher within ourselves. Thanks for posting such inspiring thoughts and companion photos.

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