I Believe That Words

 This thought jolted me;

especially when she added "verbal tone".

I cringe when I hear myself at times...

a fertile area for bountiful growth...

planting seeds for softer, calmer, less defensive tones.

kastilwell

Keep Growing

"Keep growing quietly and seriously...

(no matter your age)

Reach for spaciousness in everything;

like the roots reach downward 

and the branches reach outward.

Zoom out to where you become invisible

yet present in the vast universe.

This can provide a fruitful perspective.

 "Questions only your inmost feeling

in your most hushed hour..."

What are those questions?

I suspect we all ask similar ones?

Am I living my life authentically?

Does anything need to change?

What does love look like

in this situation or that circumstance?

Am I living up to my potential?

Where do I turn for help?

Guidance lies within the deep listening.

kastilwell

Everyday Is Not An Opportunity

After reading the grim climate change updates,

its somewhat comforting to read this.

The grief over our planet is strong and deep.

It accompanies me 

as I rejoice in the coolness of these mountains,

knowing how privileged it is

to be living here.

kastilwell

It's A Secret Religion

I'm dedicating myself to love.

Doing my best to practice it faithfully.

Giving of myself to expand its boundaries 

and strengthen its impact.

kastilwell

 

That Which Takes Us By Surprise

I want to train my mind to

focus on these moments 

of surprise and happiness...

to give them as much consideration;

 actually MORE consideration.

I want them embedded in my cells,

subduing the noise;

filtering out harmful influences.

Strengthening what is life giving

and discarding what diminishes

originality and dignity,

kastilwell

 

By Questioning Your Own Mind

Agnes Martin intrigues me.

While I resonate with some of what she says,

 I find myself questioning her as well.

There's a tone of certainty to her words

that unsettles me even as it

invites further exploration

into the vast inner world

of making art 

and seeking truth.

Thanks for accompanying me.

kastilwell

 

What Song Can I Sing

 Found this in an old notebook.  

Sometimes I surprise myself.