Comments on: Postcard from Ireland

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:06:33 +0000

In reply to Isabel Leonard. The word "dwell" is a good one, Isabel. It has a settled, comfortable feeling, doesn't it? (better than forcing ourselves between thoughts, or, as you say, chasing them away). Speaking of words, thanks for introducing me to "grikes, clints, and crinoids!

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:02:57 +0000

In reply to kathleen mcleod. I appreciate your thoughts, Kathleen, and especially the sense that our bodies also need space and energy flow to improve and deepen our relationships with self and other people. Thanks for commenting!

By: Isabel Leonard

Isabel Leonard — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:18:22 +0000

That’s a wonderful thought – the stress-relieving spaces between the rocks in the wall. It reminds me of the meditation instruction “dwell on the spaces between the thoughts,” which I find more helpful than trying to chase the thoughts away.

I looked at the Wikipedia article and Google Images for Burren and marveled at the karst landscape. Also learned a few new words: grikes, clints, and crinoids.

By: kathleen mcleod

kathleen mcleod — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:31:43 +0000

It is so special to hear your thoughts on Ireland. I love that many come back from there and say such nice comments like “the people there are so friendly,” “the land and farms are so green and vibrant,” and “the way of life has taught a lesson to slow down and enjoy life in simple and easy ways.”

I love the way you described the stone walls, and I do believe that space between those old stones is the key to its strength, allowing more air and light through. We are describing in a sense, our own bodies, allowing more space and energy to flow through us, and to create a place
to enter a more peaceful and loving relationship with ourselves and others. And as you say, more wisdom!

thanks for sharing.
peace,
kathleen