Things
The things you do not have to say make you rich.
Saying the things you do not have to say weakens your talk.
Hearing the things you do not need to hear dulls your hearing.
And things you know before you hear them, these are you, and this is the reason you are in the world.
— From William Stafford's Crossing Unmarked Snow, quoted by John
O'Donohue in Beauty, the Invisible Embrace
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posted by MB at 9:33 AM
14 Comments:
great quote, and wow to the shot!
MB, these are powerful insights. I'm reading a book called 123 Magic regarding effective discipline for children ages 2-12, and part of the problem in discipline is too much talking, too much emotion. Go figure!
What a wonderful post! And how apropos - saying the things you do not have to say weakens your talk - yes, indeed. Not only your talk but your point, your credibility and even your reputation. I have written it in large letters and taped it to my fridge. It's something to remember every time I open my mouth.
Very true words. It's in silence that the deepest thoughts are expressed. Great picture!! Where's it taken?
Wonderful quote, especially the last line. And I love the photo, the beautiful blues and golds and the delicate pale moon.
Beautiful quotes, mb. Yes, that last line is so great, the desire so strong to know our original selves.
Reading these lines mean a lot to me right now, good thing for me to hear! Exceptionally lovely pic.
You always set a table filled with food for my soul - Thank you
Gorgeous colors in the photo, as usual--and a stunning composition!
So peaceful and yet full of life, powerful and subtle...
oh my! i ditto everything firebird said! wow! this moment, i am so glad to be alive and seeing what you share here! thank you!
Michelle, it's a good one!
Polona, thank you!
Mermaid, sometimes the simplest ways are the most effective.
Charlie, it's the country I live in. Well, very near, anyway. Look at it every day.
Pauline, I've been mulling these points over, too.
Pat, the picture was taken in the hills up behind my house a ways.
Marja-Leena, thank you, it was a beautiful view to behold at the time, though very cold.
Robin Andrea, I'm glad you enjoyed them. Every time I read them I think on them a little differently.
Amy, glad you got something out of them. Thanks!
Endment, thanks for joining me at the feast of the world!
Firebird, thank you very much! It's a stark landscape.
Snowsparkle, thanks! I'm happy you appreciate the beauty!
HFM, welcome and thanks for commenting!
Kick-a**, as usual -- that eloquently silent sky (is that a contrail way up high?) quietening me, then great quotes whispering to me. Reminds me I need to go back and re-read him, it's been way too long.
the invisible embrace!
Lori, it is a contrail. I had the same thought about re-reading.
Corey, I think you might like that!
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