One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began. Mary Oliver
On a summer morning I sat down on a hillside to think about God.
A worthy pastime. Near me, I saw a single cricket;
It was moving the grains of the hillside.
This way and that way. How great was its energy. How humble was its effort.
Let us hope.
It will always be like this.
Each of us going on in our inexplicable ways,
Building the universe……..
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Cricket moving grains. I can see that
She helps us see that. I love her writing.
She does that…
Love Mary Oliver, she is brilliant and her words so resonate. Thank you for sharing.
She has a beautiful gift, I agree.
Wouldn’t it be interesting to know what the crickets think about mankind “sitting” for most of the day while they move objects nearly their own weight many hours in the day to survive a lifespan of about 1 year. Their focus is their work and family and they take these responsibilities quite seriously. When was the last time you saw an obese cricket? Maybe if more people observed nature, the osmotic effect could improve the quality of our lives?
BTW I like the new picture.
Yes, nature has great wisdom to learn from. Can’t say I’ve ever seen anything obese in nature! Thankyou Jonathan.
Lovely poem! Nature is such a good teacher, we just need to quiet down enough to observe its goings and comings.
I agree Helen, when we take the time, we see and feel the lessons that nature offers. 🙂
A Mary Oliver poem is always the right antidote. 🙂
Thankyou Carol, that is so true. 🙂
I love that line: One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began. But the whole thing is great Karen – thanks for sharing it! ❤
I love her writing too Diana. The first quote is a reflection of your job, you knew what you had to do and you did it. 🙂
Yeah, thanks Karen. ❤
Another fabulous share, Karen. So much to learn from Mary Oliver’s words….
I agree Lori. She helps me slow down and see.
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Thankyou Natalie, I appreciate it. 🙂
Here’s to a strong beginning, a supported work and an ending that makes us sigh in contentment:).
Amen to that Kay. 🙂
Love that first quote. Thank you Karen.
Me too MK. It is the truth.
So simple, yet so powerful!
It is, thankyou for your comment.
Love it Karen Mary Oliver is wonderful.
She is and so inspiring.
I feel a connection to most things I read from her works Karen.
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Thank you