This week I have been reading poetry from David Whyte as part of my reflection on the past year and a look forward to be ready for 2020, the new decade.
House of Belonging by David Whyte.
Whyte is one of my favorite poets, a soulful writer on par with Mary Oliver. The efficiency of his words touches the depth of emotions, eliciting a deeper meaning beyond his craft. I love reading his poetry at night to grasp the experiences throughout the day and reverence these moments with gratitude and as a gift.
Ready for 2020
Whyte has a way with words that reminds us of the holiness of living. This holiness of life seems ordinary on the outside, even on the verge of appearing boring. Yet, on the inside, there is a profundity of grace that is full of wonder, joy, and blessing.
One more element I appreciate with David Whyte’s poetry – there is a sticky-ness to his creativity. The following poem came from his 1997 collection when the age of the internet was barely two years old. His words are still relevant today.
Bread for Others
In preparing for the coming year and decade, Whyte reminds us to embrace all the corners, crevices, edges of this life, and everything in-between with open-armed intention. Seek to live as fully as possible while discovering compelling insights along the way. Most of all, let your wisdom be bread for others.
Your Turn
What is your favorite source of poetry? How does reading poetry, or another form of prose, quotes, Scripture verse, etc., help you rekindle your inner spirit? What helps you gain clarity in your focus on what you want to do and how you want to be in the coming year?
I read poetry to nurture my soul, to sink my being deeper into the spirit of my core purpose in life. Poetry and meaningful quotes become anchor points in garnering the energy toward my sense of intention in life. Motivation comes from the clarity of purpose. Once that energy is moving with sharp vision and clarity, the goal setting and actions become more easily doable.
What helps you focus and prepare to keep moving toward something greater in 2020?
I welcome your comments.
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