The dream of my life
Is to lie down by a slow river
And stare at the light in the trees–
To learn something by being nothing
A little while but the rich
Lens of attention.
~Mary Oliver in Twelve Moons
Still learning,
Sandy
Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details on the left, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.
I used to do this that when Daddy would take me fishing as a kid…lay by the river and gaze up through the trees. Wonderful memory this sparked.
Love it!
Yes, this.
Something of nothing.
Lovely quote. I may not lie down by a river, but I must admit that I do spend time staring at the light in the trees and doing nothing. Just don’t tell my husband that. =) Have a beautiful weekend, sweet Sandra. xoxox
Yes! Lovely vision. Lovely words. Lovely photo.
I feel stilled and stirred.
Love the peace I feel… Thanks Sandra. š
This quote just quietly seeps in – I want to do that. Makes me yearn for Spring!
“To learn something by being nothing.” Yes, isn’t that how we learn all the most important things?
A beautiful poem, and such truth. Loved the photo of the peaceful river. I have found many wonder-full soul moments while doing nothing but contemplating the beauty of God’s creation that surrounds me.
GOD BLESS!
Such beauty. And I’m with Jason: peace unfurled all about me as I read and looked. Thank you, sweet sister. xoxo.
Great quote & I love the photo! Thanks for hosting & God bless!
Hi Sandra,
“To learn something by being nothing”…stopping here…Blessed Saturday to you, sweet friend š
I love thisāthe quote, the dream, and actually doing it.
I have only now found your beautiful meme. I will also be there next time with my pictures and thoughts.
Greetings from Germany š
I follow you per email now.