AN OPEN HAND
The mind is not a storeroom
with mirrors where we retreat
to convince ourselves
that we exist.
The mind is a livingroom with
windows and more than one chair,
so friends can come and look out
and discuss what they see.
Not a fortress where we frisk and
strip others of what they believe
in order to share our secrets.
More a porch with birdfeeders
and coffee or tea where before
hello, you have to share a story.
Pull the curtains! Open the
windows! Brew the coffee!
Put out a sign: Other Views
Wanted!*
~ Mark Nepo
I love this analogy.
Let our minds be places for sharing and enjoying with each other.
Let us explore together and welcome each other into our homes.
Put your sign out and see who appears 💛
* Nepo, Mark. The Way Under the Way: The Place of True Meeting (Kindle Locations 996-1006). Sounds True. Kindle Edition.
i have Mark’s book Reduced to Joy …wonderful and thoughtful as always Val ~ sending you joy 😀 hedy
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Thanks so much Hedy 💕
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I loved this, Val! Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
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Thank you Jill! So glad you stopped by 💛
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Beautiful, Val…curtains are open💗
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I feel the breeze Mimi. Thank you 💛
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Just amazing!
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Glad this resonated 💕
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Val
This is so good, so so good.
Thank You for sharing.
Big Hugs
john
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Thank you for stopping by John. 💕 it’s so nice to have visitors!
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You’re most welcome. Always a pleasure.
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I love this – thanks for posting it, Val!
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Thank you Eliza 💛
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like the analogy of the mind being like a cozy and inviting living room.
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Me too Peter! Thank you for visiting 💛
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This is such a beautiful analogy – I love it! Coming from me (an introvert) that’s saying something! Thank you Val for sharing – I’m always uplifted when I read your posts.:)
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Thank you Marie. I’m always uplifted when you stop by here 💕
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Grab a chair and we’ll sit on the deck and keep an eye on the birds! 😀
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Sounds good to me Dame Nancy 💛
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Nice post!
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Thank you Anita. I thought it was worth a share. Thank you for stopping by 💛
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A wonderful share Val, and may we all pull the curtains open, and let the Light flow in.. 🙂 xx ❤
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And open the doors and windows and clear the air too❣️ thank you for shining your light and stopping by Sue 💕
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Always good to be guided by yours Val.. ❤
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A great analogy, Val! I love reading your blog, because you so often give me something to think about….in a good way!
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Thank you Ann! I do enjoy finding different perspectives and challenging ways of thinking about things 🧐
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This is awesome, Val! DH has aphasia and memory issues and won’t tell anyone or discuss, even though it’s beginning to become obvious. His secret demands it be my secret too. I still open the windows and doors with safe friends. It’s hard to hold a scary secret, and probably dangerous as well. ❤️🙏🌞
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My heart goes out to you Shielagh. I’m glad you have friends you can invite in and share. 💕🙏
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Thank you, Val. My heart appreciates yours. 💞💞
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A beautiful reminder to be open to receive what we need! Thanks Val 🌈💚💕
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Thank you Karen for your presence today. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. 💕🌺☀️
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Oh, how I love the poem and the analogy! The sign is going out tonight 🙂 ❤
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Wowww
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So glad it resonated with you 💛
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