I wonder if I can ask you
to share a few moments
seated quietly on this land
listening deeply
to hear what it might say
about the untold millennia
it had already weathered
long before we were born
*
Before we move a rock
or remove sod to plant
let us listen to the land
to the winds, the birds
and the animals that call this home
Let us take time to observe
the health of plants and trees
that are growing here
and watch the light
as it changes through the day
*
Let us feel the earth
beneath our bare feet
to learn what we need to do
as temporary stewards
of this small space in the cosmos
remembering that love and care matter
even though we will not be here to
witness their future fruition
*
I wonder, too, whether you will still love me
if I risk sharing who I can be
in moments of deep reflection
that sometimes make living difficult
in a world that is too busy, distracted, noisy
to listen deeply to the quiet songs of life?
*
Ahh, the beautiful sound of silence, the nurturing of night, and the energy of the earth – all a blessing to life. Thank you.
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Thank you, Skywalker. 💜
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I am listening ❤
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Thank you, dear friend. 💜
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So beautiful! Quiet songs of life seemed much too rare throughout these decades.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Relax. 💜
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Ask, and you shall receive….
But first, you must believe
That what you ask is worth
Its effect upon Mother earth….
And if it’s not, think twice
Before she pays the price.
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Ah, such a wise and wonderful poetic comment, Mister Muse! It’s always a gift to hear from you. Sending my gratitude and best wishes. 💜
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Beautiful, moving and exactly what we all need to remember Carol. 🙏🏻💚
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Karen. Sending my gratitude and best wishes. 💜
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Very fine post Carol. I will keep my ear to the ground. Take care. Lovely photo of the moon.
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Thank you for your kind words, Bob, and for sharing what you hear and see when you listen in your thoughtful reflections and beautiful photos. 💜
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Just Beautiful! THANK YOU!!!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Hector. 💜
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Your words, Carol, are an eloquent reflection of degeneracy and profligacies of past millennia intensifying into the present and leading to existential angst of all forms of life. Their pathos fill earth’s silence. There is crying need for a listening that promotes restoration and survival.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and profound comments, Raj. Sending my gratitude and best wishes, 💜
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So touching and true Carol, thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Kensho Homestead. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Lovely reflection, Carol… I hear you.
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Thank you so much, dear iris. I appreciate your kindness and compassion. 💜
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Hello dear Carol,
I feel that we as a species have forgotten this art and skill of truly Listening. The modern times we live in (in “modern” countries) show this every day. I could go on and on… Thank you, as always for explaining our predicaments so eloquently. I hope you (and all your dear ones) are doing well.
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Thank you so much for sharing such important insights, Takami, and for your always kind and lovely comments. Sending my gratitude for your patience along with my best wishes. 💜
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Thank you for sharing!!.. I agree, the world should listen more, especially listen to the heart!… 🙂
Until we meet again…
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and kind words, Dutch. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Such feeling and deep discernment for our Mother Earth! Thank you, Carol, for sharing from your soul. Happy Easter! I hope you are well ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Lorrie. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Thanks, Carol😊 Have a wonderful week!
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Beautiful and moving as always, Carol.
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Pam. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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❤️💗💕♥️🥰😘
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Deeply resonate with the like minded thinkers.🙏🏻
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, Namrata. 💜
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