'We withdraw not to disappear, but to find another ground from which to see; a solid ground from which to step, and from which to speak again, in a different way, a clear, rested, embodied voice, our life as a sudden, emphatic statement, one we can recognize as our own and one from which now, we have absolutely no wish to withdraw.'
‘WITHDRAWAL’ From CONSOLATIONS:
The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. © David Whyte and Many Rivers Press 2015
The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. © David Whyte and Many Rivers Press 2015
I felt a moment of clarity reading David Whyte's thoughts on withdrawal, I have been experiencing this withdrawal and I love the sentiment of finding another ground from which to see.
I am using the daily discipline of walking as my solid ground and this finding of another ground will no doubt evolve in ways I cannot predict.
- Walking log: 29th January
Muizenberg - Kalk Bay return.
A return to a gentle place to walk, to ease the muscles from yesterdays power walk.
Did some speed walking between light poles too.
Total kilometres to date: 155
Post Script: Evening yoga class that Natalie organised at the Sufi Temple, Claremont. Teacher was Brigitta, Yogapoise, I felt taught for the first time. I am slowly been drawn in to practice yoga.
Post Script: Evening yoga class that Natalie organised at the Sufi Temple, Claremont. Teacher was Brigitta, Yogapoise, I felt taught for the first time. I am slowly been drawn in to practice yoga.
