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Diane Casavant's avatar

I think of Ekhart Tolle sitting on a park bench. The Power of Now.

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Shemaiah Gonzalez's avatar

Looking it up

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Megan Willome's avatar

That was my mom's favorite hymn.

I am determined to use it as a second Communion song at an appropriate season at my Catholic church.

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Shemaiah Gonzalez's avatar

I've been singing it all day!

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Jim Zeoli's avatar

Thank you for this. I struggle to be comfortable with not feeling "productive". I can be still, quiet, and pray without issue for extended periods; it is the rest of my day where I am not content unless I am doing something I think is "productive". You have reminded me that we seek peace and contentment in the present, and I should practice being comfortable with that when I achieve it.

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Shemaiah Gonzalez's avatar

Reading your reply makes me realize I write these words for myself too. I had a cottage for the weekend. I felt very guilt having finished my work yesterday and not moving on to new work. It was difficult to just be and enjoy it and be alright with that . Every day we must decide these things is seems

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Rebecca Moon Ruark's avatar

Love this--and your interview answers, too! "Tarry" is such a good word; I don't do it enough, that's for sure!

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