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The Rock Half encrusted in a mossy mound of green, I found the rock that speaks to me and sings. An imperfect stone nested just off the path, Unique in its plainness, it sings in my hand! Book O’ the Week
by: John O’Donohue DIVINE BEAUTY is a gentle but urgent call to awaken. O’Donohue opens our eyes, hearts and minds to the wonder of our own relationship with beauty. Rather than ‘covering’ this theme, he uncovers it, exposing the infinity and mystery of its breadth. His words return us home to the dignity of silence, the profundity of stillness, the power of thought and perception, and the eternal grace and generosity of beauty’s presence. Search Now: Dear Hearts, The above is about a rock I once found. It was “just off the path” and a truly homely representative of the gem and mineral kingdom. In appearance or perceived value, it would in no way be offered a place among others of high esteem: diamond, marble, granite, or even coal. One would never assume it to have anything to offer, and certainly nothing like the powerful healing qualities of crystal. But this stone, this lonely outcast, lying forgotten and nearly buried at the side of an obscure path had a song to sing! It called to me, “Come here, come here and talk to me, I have something for you.” I picked it up out of the curiosity and wonder of what such an ugly rock might be. As I stood there dumbfounded, it began to sing its song. This was not a song for the ear, but rather a song for the soul, a song of hope and healing at a time in my life when I desperately needed both. As I recall this event I’m reminded of the last stanza of a lovely Hopkins poem that speaks to the beauty and wonder of the wildness of nature: What would the world be, once bereft Of wet and wildness? Let them be left, O let them be left, wildness and wet; Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet. ~Gerard Manley Hopkins The moment I picked up that craggy chunk of Earth I was introduced to a new life that I hade never tasted, and I am savoring it still today where 15 years later this homely stone occupies an honored, sacred place in our home. “Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet!” Make it a week of wonder. Love and blessings, Rick and Patricia Namaste Inspiring people the world over to a higher level of thinking about who they are, what they’ve got, and how to more effectively and successfully present themselves to the world. It is our pleasure to provide this inspiration free of charge, please feel free to forward Heart Beats in its entirety with copyright intact to anyone you feel may get some value from it. Monday Morning Heart Beats is provided in the hopes that it may help you move gently into each new week. Our warmest positive thoughts are with you all the way. Love, laughter, peace, prosperity, Rick and Patricia Miracle Matrix Subscription By Marianne Williamson!!! Get a FREE 30-Day Trial Membership in The Miracle Matrix! Just click on the video buy link and you’re almost there! Once you’re a member of The Miracle Matrix, you’ll have access to: – A weekly lecture or talk from Marianne, available in easily downloadable MP3s – Videos and live teleclass with Marianne |
