I LOVE this ode to the word perhaps. It is so elegant, and spacious, and forgiving, and wise, and full of possibility. This perhaps theme is very empowering for anyone on a path of growth. 7 little letters that when put together contain the whole of open-mindedness.
If you hold close to nature, to what is simple in it, to the small things people hardly see and which all of a sudden can become great and immeasurable; if you have this love for what is slight, and quite unassumingly, as a servant, seek to win the confidence of what seems poor – then everything will grow easier, more unified and somehow more conciliatory, not perhaps in the intellect, which, amazed, remains a step behind, but in your deepest consciousness, watchfulness and knowledge.
I LOVE this ode to the word perhaps. It is so elegant, and spacious, and forgiving, and wise, and full of possibility. This perhaps theme is very empowering for anyone on a path of growth. 7 little letters that when put together contain the whole of open-mindedness.
What a beautiful comment, Rick. Means very much to me.
"7 little letters that when put together contain the whole of open-mindedness." 🩶
I love this mix tape format. Eager to read more of them.
Delia—thank you! I will publish more of these in the future :)
If you hold close to nature, to what is simple in it, to the small things people hardly see and which all of a sudden can become great and immeasurable; if you have this love for what is slight, and quite unassumingly, as a servant, seek to win the confidence of what seems poor – then everything will grow easier, more unified and somehow more conciliatory, not perhaps in the intellect, which, amazed, remains a step behind, but in your deepest consciousness, watchfulness and knowledge.
- Rainer Maria Rilke
This is so lovely. Thank you, Donal.
I ran a search for 'perhaps' and that was the most recent result.
Ohhhh—delightful!!! And it fits so perfectly in the spirit of perhaps.
Brigitte, you have such an extraordinary ability to dive deep ... in *any* direction. This is one notable example.