Great, great writing. And it's so funny how ideas can circle around in a synchronistic kind of way—for me right now it's "beginner's mind". I've never read Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, but even before reading your post I was getting the impression I was going to have to buy it because that concept has been popping up in various ways recently. A counsellor once told me "it's okay not to know the answer right now" and that really stuck with me. Right—I was desperate for answers—but it was okay not to know. It's always okay not to know.
I enjoy reading your blog. I was just lent the book Braiding Sweetgrass. I enjoyed her earlier book on mosses. I love the Rilke quote. I have a book of some of his essays titled On Love and Other Difficulties- it is one of my favourite books. I will have to try the cashew recipe.
Great, great writing. And it's so funny how ideas can circle around in a synchronistic kind of way—for me right now it's "beginner's mind". I've never read Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, but even before reading your post I was getting the impression I was going to have to buy it because that concept has been popping up in various ways recently. A counsellor once told me "it's okay not to know the answer right now" and that really stuck with me. Right—I was desperate for answers—but it was okay not to know. It's always okay not to know.
An enjoyable read, as always Megan.
Joyce Babula
Hmmm... I have cashews.
I love that Rilke quote, although I still very impatiently want answers. Sigh.
Beautiful, resonant issue, Megan—and garnished with spiced cashews, no less!
I enjoy reading your blog. I was just lent the book Braiding Sweetgrass. I enjoyed her earlier book on mosses. I love the Rilke quote. I have a book of some of his essays titled On Love and Other Difficulties- it is one of my favourite books. I will have to try the cashew recipe.