Happy because, as a cardiologist, he understood that the bypass made his end an "in your face" reality. He shifted to a kind of surrender to vulnerability, a gift to himself and his loved ones.
Sad because your beautiful essay reminds me of how hard it is to hear the intangible in our world. Our reactions are routinized while, at the same time, suppressing those tiny feelings of doubt/failure/remorse.
If our hearts truly control our minds, then your essay has awakened imagery and impulses that will pulse through mine for some time to come. Thank you!
This is beautiful. I'm so glad to have found you. I wonder if you've read Brian Doyle's essay collection "One Long River of Song." He has a piece on the heart, which brought me to my knees. I am not home now, but if you're interested I can find it and excerpt it for you. Though I recommend the entire collection.
Dear Kristin, I enjoyed reading your wonderful insight.
I loved my father would have given these kind of insight into family, personalities and personal development while he worked live long on our Family Chronic. You might know him from a visit in CA in 1980 with my sister and mom.
Rumi said:
As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.
Most important is to start to walk. We will get many insights and presents on the way to go further and further (like your written words) independantly where we come from.
For centuries mystics and sages have known about the wisdom the human heart holds. It has an incredible potential if we learn to quiten our mind and ego.
I know whenever I read your pieces, it will be time worth spent. And this was no exception--so gorgeously written, and a lovely tribute to your grandfather.
EXQUISITE. You are one hell of a writer. Bet he’s proud as punch from beyond the veil.
This is amazing. What a beautiful tribute.
"A dream, like a life, is a perpetual engine of questions."
Your talent is like a rose that keeps opening to reveal more and more exquisite layers. I love this essay - and your art - in so many ways, thank you!
Fantastic piece. Beautifully written and narrated. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt (no pun intended) reflection.
Your essay made me sad and happy.
Happy because, as a cardiologist, he understood that the bypass made his end an "in your face" reality. He shifted to a kind of surrender to vulnerability, a gift to himself and his loved ones.
Sad because your beautiful essay reminds me of how hard it is to hear the intangible in our world. Our reactions are routinized while, at the same time, suppressing those tiny feelings of doubt/failure/remorse.
Thank you, this was a great read.
If our hearts truly control our minds, then your essay has awakened imagery and impulses that will pulse through mine for some time to come. Thank you!
This is beautiful. I'm so glad to have found you. I wonder if you've read Brian Doyle's essay collection "One Long River of Song." He has a piece on the heart, which brought me to my knees. I am not home now, but if you're interested I can find it and excerpt it for you. Though I recommend the entire collection.
lovely, provoking, assuring.
Dear Kristin, I enjoyed reading your wonderful insight.
I loved my father would have given these kind of insight into family, personalities and personal development while he worked live long on our Family Chronic. You might know him from a visit in CA in 1980 with my sister and mom.
Rumi said:
As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.
Most important is to start to walk. We will get many insights and presents on the way to go further and further (like your written words) independantly where we come from.
For centuries mystics and sages have known about the wisdom the human heart holds. It has an incredible potential if we learn to quiten our mind and ego.
Thank you, Kristin
Beautifully written! I absolutely love your writing style.
This is such a beautiful piece! I absolutely love reading your writing. Thank you for sharing him and yourself with us 🤍
I know whenever I read your pieces, it will be time worth spent. And this was no exception--so gorgeously written, and a lovely tribute to your grandfather.
This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
Cracked my heart open at the right moment. This essay might just have saved my life. Thank you so much for writing the way you do.