Seeking out the peace of wild things is so important, as is stillness. It is hard to balance that with the demands of a busy life. I am just discovering poetry so will look into Wendell Berry’s work. Thank you. PS By pure coincidence I just discovered your Instagram page and love your work.
As I read your post, particularly the last part about letting go of what you can’t control and prioritizing what makes sense to you in the moment, I couldn’t help but think of the serenity prayer. Those three lines (grant me the serenity to accept what I I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference) continue to serve as a gentle reminder. Wendell Berry’s poem speaks to that too in such an elegant way. Here’s to walks with kids and dogs (I love the name Clementine!), to the peace of slowing down and reconnecting with wild things.
Thank you for this, Manuela. I have been there off and on. To me, indifference is a wave that I have ridden over and over again. Giving myself permission to allow it makes it much more navigable. Your photos continue to reflect where you are and they are as always, rich and beautiful :).
Seeking out the peace of wild things is so important, as is stillness. It is hard to balance that with the demands of a busy life. I am just discovering poetry so will look into Wendell Berry’s work. Thank you. PS By pure coincidence I just discovered your Instagram page and love your work.
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As I read your post, particularly the last part about letting go of what you can’t control and prioritizing what makes sense to you in the moment, I couldn’t help but think of the serenity prayer. Those three lines (grant me the serenity to accept what I I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference) continue to serve as a gentle reminder. Wendell Berry’s poem speaks to that too in such an elegant way. Here’s to walks with kids and dogs (I love the name Clementine!), to the peace of slowing down and reconnecting with wild things.
Thank you, Anne! Yes, that is a great connection to make. The serenity prayer is such a good way of life.
I love that poem. One of my favorites too. And it echoes what I must do when overcome by the human world - escape into nature.
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Thank you for this, Manuela. I have been there off and on. To me, indifference is a wave that I have ridden over and over again. Giving myself permission to allow it makes it much more navigable. Your photos continue to reflect where you are and they are as always, rich and beautiful :).
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Love that top shot
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Left skies.
Hats down for self-portrait!
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Thank you so much!