Not So Grounded

Shoot the Moon Repost

photo: John Lee

Just discovered life coach Tara Mohn and loved her suggestion to forget mundane answers to the inevitable "What do you want to do tonight?" and instead shoot the moon.  Doesn't have to be something outrageous or unique, just something that leaves you knowing this is exactly what I wanted to do.

So I'm hanging with Alden for dinner and a class about crystals, walking the dogs, then home by a fire.

Begin Again

Da Capo
by Jane Hirshfield

Take the used-up heart like a pebble
and throw it far out.

Soon there is nothing left.
Soon the last ripple exhausts itself
in the weeds.

Returning home, slice onions, carrots, celery.
Glaze them in oil before adding
the lentils, water, and herbs.

Then the roasted chestnuts, a little pepper, the salt.
Finish with goat cheese and parsley. Eat.
You may do this, I tell you, it is permitted.
Begin again the story of your life.

 

Wise words from one of my favorite poets, Jane Hirshfield.

 

via www.beautydialogues.com

Borrowed from Amy Lenzo's lovely blog, www.beautydialogues.com