"Learn silence. With the quiet serenity of a meditative mind, listen, absorb, transcribe and transform".
Pythagoras
I often think about how powerful and important silence is, and we are finding moments whilst we are here when we stop and hear absolutely nothing. Nothing. Nothing at all.
It is eerie and challenging, yet also pretty special.
I like the way Pythagoras all those many years ago spoke of silence, not just in and of itself, but also as a catalyst for something more.
The idea of using the silence to consider and then propel yourself into something is interesting.
In part that has been happening of late as I adjust to the pace and the rhythms and the quiet. My mind is beginning to have conversations with itself about what to do with it; how to use the thoughts that flow through your mind when you walk in amongst it; how to consider and make use of the words that flow - where should they go? what should they become?
And so hopefully yes, I will be able to absorb, transcribe and transform moments from the silence.
Pythagoras
I often think about how powerful and important silence is, and we are finding moments whilst we are here when we stop and hear absolutely nothing. Nothing. Nothing at all.
It is eerie and challenging, yet also pretty special.
I like the way Pythagoras all those many years ago spoke of silence, not just in and of itself, but also as a catalyst for something more.
The idea of using the silence to consider and then propel yourself into something is interesting.
In part that has been happening of late as I adjust to the pace and the rhythms and the quiet. My mind is beginning to have conversations with itself about what to do with it; how to use the thoughts that flow through your mind when you walk in amongst it; how to consider and make use of the words that flow - where should they go? what should they become?
And so hopefully yes, I will be able to absorb, transcribe and transform moments from the silence.
(((Fiona & Barry))) the beauty you are sharing of your sojourn in the Scottish highlands helps to quieten my soul in this big noisy city.
ReplyDeleteYes Mo, the quiet emptiness is a long way from a bustling city - I am sure I can hear the Blue Mountains calling you...go well.
ReplyDeleteF - one of the attractions of the cottage is the quietness-stillness. B
ReplyDeleteSo true B, so true...
Deletethe sharp focus of the flower against the gauzy backdrop of the sea is the perfect companion for clarity of thought amidst silence
ReplyDeletePerfect Liz - the photo is a metaphor, how wonderful!
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