Every creature is a word of God and a book about God.
Meister Eckhart
I journal almost everyday looking for words to take form on blank pages. Sometimes they make sense, other times they don’t and some days they do not appear. Same can be said about this blog. But I continue to sit with pen and paper in anticipation of words about life. I also embrace the words creation offers me when I listen with my ears, eyes and especially my heart. I find Mary Oliver’s poetry, and others, is about their communion with nature. There is a conversation going on. They know it. I read where many indigenous people have conversations with nature for many generations. If we were to go with Eckhart’s idea that every creature is a word of God and a book about God then what an opportunity for us to experience.
4 Comments
Faye
Putting our thoughts and emotions into words can be a challenge. Once again, you’ve given us ideas to ponder. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Learning to fully listen is our challenge for true conversation. Good to know my writing stirs up thoughts within. Ponder on!
Tom Dills
It seems like that blank page would be intimidating, but it sounds like you see it as an invitation. We don’t write until we’re ready to write, and that is one of the first steps.
Monte Stevens
Yes, we gotta sit with pen and paper. I can easily write while sitting in chair daydreamer but nothing lands on the blank pages. I’m learning to listen to the invitation.