I've discovered that words I wrote landed badly with someone, who read in them a personal attack (where a critique of ideas was intended.) It reminds me to tread gently, and it also reminds me where I most clearly perceive the sacred: in the gaps. In this case, a gap of understanding occurred and the resulting hurt became a sacred lesson in how to mind my impact on others. It also highlights how clumsy our words are when we try to investigate and describe experiences that are essentially ineffable.
mind the gap
mind the gap
mind the gap
I've discovered that words I wrote landed badly with someone, who read in them a personal attack (where a critique of ideas was intended.) It reminds me to tread gently, and it also reminds me where I most clearly perceive the sacred: in the gaps. In this case, a gap of understanding occurred and the resulting hurt became a sacred lesson in how to mind my impact on others. It also highlights how clumsy our words are when we try to investigate and describe experiences that are essentially ineffable.