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“Without reflection we go blindly on our way ….” Margaret J. Wheatley
To Go To be or to go, do I need to go, do I want to go anywhere at all, the mountains in the distance called me to their high places, but I preferred to go to the valleys of my heart and dwell in presence. ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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Thank you 🙂
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Paul,
This is interesting – makes me think of “to be or not to be” … Do you see your version as the two main alternatives?
-David
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I do indeed Ben, as an internal process, that go out or go in, self-work for me is foundational to going out, thank you for teasing that out.
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love go to the valleys of your heart and dwell in presence Paul!❤️
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Foundational stuff for me, I’m assuming for your too? Many thanks Cindy.
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Absolutely Paul! 💖 Most welcome! 🤗
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Well…I will certainly not go unless I have to or I need to some circumstances need one to go
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Yes, that is for me an important part off the decision too.
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I like the metaphor of mountains and valleys, Paul. Would it be fair to say that the mountains represent intellect as opposed to the heart? Or maybe goals and ambition as opposed to gratitude and living in the moment?
Maybe there is a time and place for both mountains and valleys in life. I am definitely a little old for climbing mountains! 🙂 Love the thought-provoking poem!
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Bingo Cheryl, exactly so, that dichotomy between head and heart. But also the goals and ambition, I have found myself these past few years reevaluating my drive and where I sit in myself. Thank you so much.
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Mountaintop experiences are wonderful, but we can’t appreciate them unless we’ve spent time in the valley.
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Absolutely Janet, that is so true for me too, thank you so much for that.
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Love it. Sometimes it’s so important to just be where you are, and bloom where you’re planted.
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Absolutely so De, yes indeed. Thank you.
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Living in the moment is highly recommended.
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I really believe so Beverly.
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A deep commitment to exploring oneself is probably overwhelming to most, I imagine. Easier to escape, to find high ground, than to dive deep.
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I tend to agree, in my circle resistance, avoidance and denial play hard. Thank you Michele.
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That’s always the best decision! Gorgeous write 💝💝
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Many thanks Sanaa, so agree 🙂
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Ah, yes, “the valleys of my heart.” The image your poem brought to mind was Calvin Coolidge’s farm in Plymouth, Vermont. It’s nestled in a valley with the Green Mountains rising above it, and it was clearly where his heart belonged.
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I guess his life-style in office elicited that response, even though he once sought it I read that he chose not to run for a second term (In his own right). Where the heart is is so important.
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It certainly is. That Green Mountain valley farm is one of my favorite places in the world. It is so beautiful and peaceful.
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Wow, that must be some place, and one that is embodied.
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It is. The Green Mountains do have my heart.
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How lovely.
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Always a great question, forces listening to our innerself. Love it , Paul! Great thoughts! Michael
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Reaching inside has become so important to me. Your poem expresses that need and that process so well, Paul.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great weekend!
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valleys of my heart, and dwell in presence– where it’s close to us. Beautifully said.
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Thank you Amy, so glad you liked it and that part especially.
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me too!
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Yes indeed 🙂
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There’s always the calling. Too many choices. Staying put is the best choice in many cases. TTC V47 comes to mine. Good poem, Paul.
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Too true Lisa, one doesn’t need to travel all over, Thank you so much for the thoughtful response.
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You’re welcome.
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I love this poem
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Many thanks.
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