And if we are feeling a need to feel more centered and peaceful in ourselves, that is also a gift to the world. Wayne Muller writes in his book How, Then, Shall We Live?: "There are times when our offering is not necessarily some tangible gift or helpful act, but simply a peaceful manner. If we are clear and present, if we are quiet and centered, then others may be nourished simply by our lack of agitation. The world is so agitated that to be in the presence of a single person who is at peace can feel remarkably healing, a great blessing. If we are still, others will come when they need to remember who they are.”
A few friends and I have been talking about how we each have different gifts to give during this challenging time. We can respect our own strengths and natural ways of contributing. What matters is that we are united in our values of justice and care.
And if we are feeling a need to feel more centered and peaceful in ourselves, that is also a gift to the world. Wayne Muller writes in his book How, Then, Shall We Live?: "There are times when our offering is not necessarily some tangible gift or helpful act, but simply a peaceful manner. If we are clear and present, if we are quiet and centered, then others may be nourished simply by our lack of agitation. The world is so agitated that to be in the presence of a single person who is at peace can feel remarkably healing, a great blessing. If we are still, others will come when they need to remember who they are.”
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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