Entertaining
To “entertain” is to receive, hold and tend to a moment
Be it
A thought in our mind … a sip in the sun … or a guest in a space.
Day in and day out
We host the presence of thoughts and thinkers.
We take care of cups and drinkers.
What is this? Seriously.
What are we supposed to do with how
The abundance of life is so unbelievably difficult to hold?
Wisdom answers: “Words make worlds.” (1)
Word after
Word form lines that work, helping us carry on.
In time and space
Words help us find our place, while leading us
Beyond it.
Language leverages analogy. Think word-pictures, that assist us in processing this life
We appear to be. We appear to
Be.
Believe it or not, we are all believers, retracing more than one “map.” (2)
Beliefs are “rules for action;” (3)
“Wide-ranging networks of interaction, both within the brain and within society.” (4)
Wisdom raises her voice: “We can do better.” (5)
Circle up … “no ignoring us.” (6)
These lines we’ve drawn need work.
Analogy notes: We are siblings separated at birth. Let the other tell you all about it.
Let them describe these years apart, from an angle, other than yours.
Let them help you loosen your grip on what it is that you think you got.
Try that other side. (7)
Set your sail
Let them vent
Welcome
Winds
Unseen.
(1) - Tippett, Krista. Becoming Wise – An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. New York. Penguin Books. 2017. p.15.
(2) - McHargue, Mike. You’re a Miracle (And a Pain in the Ass) – Embracing the Emotions, Habits, and Mystery That Make You You. New York, Convergent Books. 2020. P. 131.
(3) - James, William. The Varieties of Religious Experience. 1902. Reprint. New York. Penguin Books. 1985. p. 444.
(4) - Newberg, Andrew MD, Waldman, Mark Robert. Why We Believe What We Believe – Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality and Truth. New York, Free Press. 2006. P163. (Emphasis added: Upper Case W on wide-ranging.)
(5) - Mcghee, Heather. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. Random House Audio. 2021. End Credits 7m.
(6) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Glorious. Gemini. Bendo. 2017.
(7) - Try: To make an attempt or effort. To find to be right by test or experience. dictionary.com/browse/try. 091222.
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