To sit simply
To sit
Simply
For one sweet hour
And notice
All that is
Unfolding
In the
Light of day–
That is
A fine, fine
Thing.
A reservoir within
Each of us needs
A reservoir within,
Because life doesn’t happen
On an average.
It has its hurricanes
And droughts,
And lovely days.
So also joy.
So also deep despair.
Both poems by Judy Brown, a new-to-me poet and Michigan native, in Simple Gifts.
Deep breath.
I will be leaving for Haiti in two weeks. My daughter’s current living situation following the fire will be ending, and she’ll be moving in with us (four days before I leave) until her new digs are ready for her. And the holidays are upon us.
The events of the last week sit heavy with me, and I need some time to process them. My last poetry dare and the essay workshop I just completed through Tweetspeak Poetry have stirred some restlessness in me about what direction I want to go now with my writing.
I need to take some time to sit simply in the midst of the all the busy, in the midst of all the world’s chaos. I need some time to breathe. I need time to fill my reservoir.
So I’ll be taking a blog sabbath for the rest of this year, and this space will be going still for a short season. I will be posting time and again on my Facebook page, so if you haven’t connected there yet, I’d love to catch up with you there.
I’m so grateful for each one of you, and I’m praying blessing upon blessing over you as we enter this season of Thanksgiving and Advent.
Much love in the stillness,
Sandy
“I recommend to you holy simplicity.” ~Francis de Sales
Welcome to the Still Saturday Community 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 reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the 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 be still together, to gaze long and drink deep.
Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says
November 21, 2015 at 5:59 amYes. And if there ever is a “season” to “sit simply” it’s this one — these thankful-giving days between now and the new year. I share a song, too, today. So grateful for the gift of music that speaks to our hearts and souls. Have a simply wonderful weekend, my beautiful friend. xoxox
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:09 pmI hope you’ve had a restful weekend, friend. Love you big.
Michele Morin says
November 21, 2015 at 7:04 amI’ll miss you!
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:12 pmAnd I you, Michele. See you on FB. Though, I’m tapering my time there, too. 🙂
Liz says
November 21, 2015 at 7:41 amIntentional Sabbath rest is vital for soul replenishment. I pray blessings over your time of obedience to God!
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:13 pmThank you so very much, Liz.
Dawn says
November 21, 2015 at 9:16 amBeautiful quiet words, Sandra. I love this, ” A reservoir within”… may our reservoirs be full of His love and grace so that as we choose to be still we can KNOW His presence fully.
Thanks for faithfully leading us to rest and pause.
Blessings,
Dawn
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:14 pmAmen to that, Dawn. I hope your reservoir is more filled, emptied as you pour out, and refilled.
June says
November 21, 2015 at 9:40 amPraying for you, peace, direction and safety.
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:15 pmThanks so much, June.
Jaime Wiebel says
November 21, 2015 at 10:29 amHave a good break and time of reflection. Thank you for the opportunity to post here at Still Saturdays.
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:16 pmThank you, Jaime. I hope you have time to rest and reflect as we enter this busiest of seasons.
Gayl says
November 21, 2015 at 11:02 amThose are beautiful poems and the song is so beautiful and peaceful, too. May God be with you now and throughout your travels, Sandra. May He bless you richly! Thanks for having this lovely linkup. 🙂
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:16 pmThat song… I could listen to it on repeat. Love to you, Gayl.
Mary Hill says
November 21, 2015 at 11:58 amI will miss your linkup and inspiration, but I wish you the best during your season of rest. 😉
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:17 pmThanks so much, Mary. xo
Jutta K.Deutschland says
November 21, 2015 at 1:04 pmSo wonderful and impressive photos !
Thank you for linking my contribution
Greetings from Germany
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:18 pmGreetings, Jutta. Always beautiful to see you here… and there. 🙂
Carol J. Garvin says
November 21, 2015 at 6:47 pmA perfect season to seek stillness! Many blessings to you as you undertake this period of advent and personal contemplation, and the preparations for your trip. Upholding you in prayer….
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:19 pmThanks so much, Carol. I hope I don’t lose my words. 😉
Elizabeth Stewart says
November 21, 2015 at 11:45 pmWhat a beautiful poem! I can certainly understand you taking some time away with all that you have going on. I pray that your trip to Haiti is blessed.
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:20 pmAren’t those lovely? Grateful for you, Elizabeth.
Joanne Viola says
November 22, 2015 at 6:35 am“Each of us needs
A reservoir within …”
So very true. And the only way our reservoir fills is in spending time in stillness before Him. May He fill you and replenish you as you take this break. May God bless your trip to Haiti & use you greatly in the lives of all you meet.
Blessings,
Joanne
Sandra Heska King says
November 22, 2015 at 8:21 pmBreathing deep. Thanks so much, Joanne. Taking you with me in my heart. 🙂
Lori Schumaker says
November 23, 2015 at 2:00 amYou will be missed, but I pray your time of rest will refresh and rejuvenate you! And that God will clearly define your next season.
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Sandra Heska King says
November 23, 2015 at 3:49 pmThank you, Lori. Smiling right back at you. 😀
Constance Morrison says
November 25, 2015 at 11:10 amMay your writing pause be a time to breathe in deeply, inhaling the Spirit. May your season of rest be pregnant with possibilities.
Jody Lee Collins says
November 29, 2015 at 3:50 pmWhat a beautiful version of this song….thank you. The harmonies (with her mother?) are lovely.
I would agree; it’s very wise choice to be in a listening mode (if not necessarily still)in the season ahead. I look forward to hearing what God has next.
I always appreciate the sacred echoes here in this space that He is speaking to me over and over–stop and be still. And listen.