How are we taking time to rest these days, or how might we?
Rest is often the first priority to go. Rest is often culturally railroaded.
In order to receive it, what do we need to clear out of the way? What do we need to prioritize?
Just some questions to think about.
–Renee Roederer
Mysteries, Yes
By Mary Oliver
Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous
to be understood.
How grass can be nourishing in the
mouths of the lambs.
How rivers and stones are forever
in allegiance with gravity
while we ourselves dream of rising.
How two hands touch and the bonds will
never be broken.
How people come, from delight or the
scars of damage,
to the comfort of a poem.
Let me keep my distance, always, from those
who think they have the answers.
Let me keep company always with those who say
“Look!” and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
Smuggling Grace 