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| At The Very Core of Being ... |
| 06.15.08 (9:13 pm) [edit] |
Sadness. Grief and sorrow - not quite sadness, but almost, being the heart's rendering of that pain. Blake, Keats, Isaak Walton and Longellow are all quoted - yet it's the baby's first cry that clinches it all. "Why am I here?" Sadness - we all experience it. Lovers know it. The poor may begrudge not having - yet the wealthy may be sad for the very having of it. One may gaze upon a sunset and yet know only his deepest sorrow. Another, amidst the joy of celebration feels only emptiness. Sadness ... Sadness. ["from Out from Eden," by P.L. Travers; Parabola Vol. XI, No. 3]
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posted by: squirrelzone (reply)
post date: 06.18.08 (7:01 am)
I try not to let sadness enter my dwelling but sometimes it brings company and I have no choice but to let it in. Once in I serve it coffee, allow the tears to flow and gently escort him and his companion out the door.
posted by: akelso (reply)
post date: 06.18.08 (7:24 am)
Reply to: squirrelzone
It's so interesting that we're explicitly opposed to allowing sadness into our lives! If only we could *allow* it, perhaps it would change ...
Thanks for coming back, squirrel, you're so fine.
posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 06.18.08 (3:16 pm)
It's necessary and rooted to our existence. I used to be afraid of it, but I too invite it in for a cuppa and try to give it a hug. :)
posted by: akelso (reply)
post date: 06.20.08 (8:05 am)
Reply to: lindy
Somehow I've a memory of responding to you already, Lindy. Strange.
No bother though, always fun to touch base - and you and Squirrel can sup tea with sadness, while showing it the door! Of course this is the obvious first step; the next step is to sit quietly with it, mindfully, and waiting for it to leave on its own. Small deviation, though I note that you're actually *hugging* it! One better than mine!!!
posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 06.25.08 (1:43 pm)
Reply to: akelso
*wink* Helps it along its way to know it's welcome once in a while. :)
posted by: akelso (reply)
post date: 06.25.08 (6:45 pm)
Ah yes indeed; and indeed most welcome! Though, a puzzling guest to be sure.