Wonder and astonishment

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”

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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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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