Days 199-200 “The Inner History of a Day”

Note: shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel

The Inner History of a Day

No one knew the name of this day;
Born quietly from deepest night,
It hid its face in light,
Demanded nothing for itself,
Opened out to offer each of us
A field of brightness that traveled ahead,
Providing in time, ground to hold our footsteps
And the light of thought to show the way.
The mind of the day draws no attention;
It dwells within the silence with elegance

― John O' Donohue,
To Bless the Space between Us: A Book of Invocations and Blessings

Drawing by ~liz
Hotel in Guatemala, 1973

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Categories: Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Tags: Erie Chapman Foundation, John O ‘Donohue, Liz sorensen Wessel

8 responses to “Days 199-200 “The Inner History of a Day””

Terry Chapman

July 15, 2017 at 5:18 am

Let’s just call this “Everyday”! Not wrapped up in pretty paper, not guaranteeing success as custom has it; just offering another real chance to step out; breath deeply; dream a dream; and walk confidently toward its realization!

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~liz Wessel

July 15, 2017 at 3:41 pm

Yes, and marvel at the possibilities! Thank you for offering the light of your thoughts and dreams here with us, Terry!

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Maureen McDermott

July 15, 2017 at 7:24 pm

The gift of poetry to draw us into the Mystery, Beauty, Charm and Wonder of a new day. May we tred gratefully, lovingly itch an open heart to receive the blessings of this new day. Thank you Liz and thanks to John’s poetic heart.

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Julie

July 16, 2017 at 11:44 am

Thank you Liz, and as always, beautiful drawing, what a gift you have!

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erie chapman

July 16, 2017 at 5:18 pm

Thank you for opening your horizons (and ours) by drawing something of a kind I do not recall seeing from you before.
Your drawing invites us so beautifully to walk through these doors and out onto the balcony where a different kind of blue appears along with the yellow, green and red of some other outdoors.
Donohue has offered us so much. You have invited into more – into new “ground to hold our footsteps.”
Thank you

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~liz Wessel

July 23, 2017 at 6:36 pm

Thank you, Maureen, and yes I agree John’s poetic heart touches deeply.

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~liz Wessel

July 23, 2017 at 6:37 pm

Thanks for continuing to journey with us, Julie as well as the gift of your presence.

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~liz Wessel

July 23, 2017 at 6:38 pm

Thank you for such a lovely response, Erie and for the way you see into the eyes of the soul.

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