Mark Nepo's Weekly Reflection: Cascade

Life Inspiration

Mark Nepo

Thursday, 14 April 2022

As soon as we can walk, we are

taught to run. In time, we think

we have to catch something out

of reach, when, if we let go, time

carries us the way a river carries a

boat with no oars. If we find our

place on the bottom, the noise stops

and time holds us in its soft cascade.

So jump into the current of time.

Sure, we will get wet. But that’s the

point. Important papers will dry and

seem less important. And the secret

maps no longer secret will free us

from ourselves. I once saw an old

woman leave her belongings on

the shore and wade in naked. I

feared she might be taking her

life. But she was finally giving

herself over to joy.

A Question to Walk With: Describe a race you need to stop running. How can you begin to stop?

This is from my book of poems In progress, The Tone in the Center of the Bell.

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AUG 26-28: Mercy By the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison CT, weekend workshop, Reclaiming Our Humanity: Being Fierce and Tender in Our Call to Love, Fri 7-9:30PM EST Sat 9:30-5:30PM EST, Sun 9:30-1230PM-- IN PERSON

OCT 28-30: Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity, A Weekend Retreat, IN PERSON

SEPT 16-18: Friday Night Reading and Weekend Retreat (Sat and Sun), Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity, The Sophia Institute, Charleston, SC, or call 843-720-8528, -- IN PERSON

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Mark Nepo

Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A bestselling author, he has published twenty-two books and recorded fifteen audio projects. For information about Mark’s work and his upcoming events and webinars, please visit Live.MarkNepo.com

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