The days can blur in their
cascade of tasks till a pin
of light or a grip of pain
punctures the relentless
noise. Then, the glow
under the veil comes
through and I remember
that I am alive. And in the
tremble of tenderness that
makes me open like a rose,
words like these gratefully
fail. All I can do is stop
you from whatever you
are cleaning or fixing to
tell you that life is worth
all the heartache. You ask
if I’m alright. I nod and
kiss your hand and you go
out to fill the birdfeeders.
A Question to Walk With: Describe the veil of ordinary life and how it can keep you from what matters. How do you part this veil when you become aware of it? This is from my book of poems, Elsewhere.
NOV 18–20: Shallowford Family Counseling Center, The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom That Waits in Your Heart, A Fri-Sat Retreat, Sunday Morning Service Talk, Heartwork: Being a Spirit in the World, ( web link) — IN PERSON
NOV 30: California Institute of Integral Studies, FREE Live Podcast and Conversation between Mark and faculty member Cindy Shearer about Mark’s new book Surviving Storms, 5–6:30PM PST/8–9:30PM EST, ( web link) — ONLINE
DEC 11: Saying Yes to Life! From brokenness to tenderness: A webinar guided by Mark Nepo, Dec 11, 2022 from 1–3pm | 10–12pm EST. In this online webinar, Mark will explore how a life of meaning and love unfolds over time. ( web link) — ONLINE
For more info on Mark’s upcoming events, visit: https://marknepo.com/teaching_schedule.php
