So much to like in what you do. Even though I deprecate his presumptuous use of the first person plural, Wordsworth's sentiment and many of his words are spot on. And then the great candour of Walt, whose 'I' expands ever into a very different kind of 'we'...
I thought the later poem was a perfect antidote to the endless, deafening cacophony of opinions (and factual reporting, for that matter) that bombard our minds and souls.
While news and opinions age within weeks (days), the quiet appreciation of the beauty of nature is timeless.
Yes, exactly - I think you're spot on there. I'm finding more and more that I need regular reminders to let myself sit quietly in nature to really appreciate it. The thing that helps me lately is birdsong - there's just something about it that immediately captures my attention.
Thank you, Chloe! I'm so glad - my impulse, always, is to reach for lush forests and deep greenery, so the desert series (which, admittedly, is self-imposed) is a little tricky sometimes. But I do love an ocotillo
This is beautiful! The music accompanying poetry 🎶 I unsubscribed from most of my substacks as it was getting to be too much. How do I buy you a coffee?
Well, I'm so glad that you stuck around here! I hear you that it all can get to be a little too much - there are so many things demanding our attention, especially demanding space in our inboxes. (As for buying me a coffee - which is very generous, thank you - you can do that here: https://buymeacoffee.com/fogchaser)
What a wondrous piece! Thank you for making it, in a month of stress this song really gave me a breath of relaxing, fresh air. With gratitude from the snowy mountains!
Thank you, Leanne - I'm glad this one made it to you! It is such a troubled world, and seems in even worse shape than ever. I hope all is well with you.
An inspired juxtaposition of words, images and music - the Wordsworth is astonishingly contemporary.
Agreed! Thanks so much, Miranda - very much appreciated!
So much to like in what you do. Even though I deprecate his presumptuous use of the first person plural, Wordsworth's sentiment and many of his words are spot on. And then the great candour of Walt, whose 'I' expands ever into a very different kind of 'we'...
Thanks so much, Chip - I agree with you on both counts!
I’m loving this, trying to focus on work and needed something to calm my brain
Awesome, Nick - thank you! Hope it helped
Wonderful pairings, as always.
I thought the later poem was a perfect antidote to the endless, deafening cacophony of opinions (and factual reporting, for that matter) that bombard our minds and souls.
While news and opinions age within weeks (days), the quiet appreciation of the beauty of nature is timeless.
Yes, exactly - I think you're spot on there. I'm finding more and more that I need regular reminders to let myself sit quietly in nature to really appreciate it. The thing that helps me lately is birdsong - there's just something about it that immediately captures my attention.
Gorgeous! The ocotillo and this piece of music were a spectacular pairing!
Thank you, Chloe! I'm so glad - my impulse, always, is to reach for lush forests and deep greenery, so the desert series (which, admittedly, is self-imposed) is a little tricky sometimes. But I do love an ocotillo
Oh wow, what a sacred gift to receive your words and music this morning. Thank you.
Very kind of you, Sara - thank you so much for listening
Beautiful! This came on right after I listened to a meditation with Beth Kempton, as I was about to write. It was wonderful and magical!
Oh how perfect! I'm so glad - thank you for listening, Jeannine
I listen very often to this, thank you again!
I needed this today
Appreciate you listening - hope it offered a little respite for you
Sleeping flowers, so
Brittle in this frigid Minnesota air
Crackling with the life of the wind -
Sing!
This is absolutely gorgeous, Laura - thank you!!
This is beautiful! The music accompanying poetry 🎶 I unsubscribed from most of my substacks as it was getting to be too much. How do I buy you a coffee?
Well, I'm so glad that you stuck around here! I hear you that it all can get to be a little too much - there are so many things demanding our attention, especially demanding space in our inboxes. (As for buying me a coffee - which is very generous, thank you - you can do that here: https://buymeacoffee.com/fogchaser)
Playing Sleeping Flowers now 🎶
Coffee it is 😊
That is so nice of you - thank you!
This is wonderful ❤️
Very kind of you to say, Anna! Thank you!
What a wondrous piece! Thank you for making it, in a month of stress this song really gave me a breath of relaxing, fresh air. With gratitude from the snowy mountains!
Thank you for listening, Csermely! Always so wonderful to hear from you
Always wonderful to hear from you, too!
Gorgeous. Music and words a balm for a troubled world. Thank you.
Thank you, Leanne - I'm glad this one made it to you! It is such a troubled world, and seems in even worse shape than ever. I hope all is well with you.
What a lovely distraction on this deeply cold day, remembering that the seeds and the bulbs are dreaming of a lovely warm afternoon - far, far away.
Thank you so much, Cheryl - I hope you and yours are staying warm this winter