[stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence
Myrna Badgerow
kajuncutie926 at aol.com
Thu May 31 18:03:15 UTC 2012
Thank you, Jackie. I will send one when I get home tonight. Granddaughter's dance recital this evening. Short stories and such are not my comfort zone but I do enjoy doing these. I have friends who send me topic suggestions so please if you have any thoughts send them my way.
Thank you so much again,
Myrna
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On May 31, 2012, at 12:13 PM, "Jacqueline Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net> wrote:
> Myrna,
> I surely would like to read one of your selections from your
> "Conversations."
> It seems a good structure to have two sections in your book. I am trying to
> remember how Kahlil Gibran's book was organized. I mostly remember the words
> "On..."
> I should get it from the NLS and read it again.
> Yes, if you have it now from the words from your grandson, you should
> definitely put those conversations in print. "Out of the mouth of babes..."
> At first I was not aware that your work went beyond poetry. You have the
> gift of words in more than one genre.
> Jackie
>
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>
> Jackie, thank you so much!
> No, it is not published yet but I am considering it after I have a larger
> collection. Right now I have 10 entries and they are divided into two
> separate sections, one entitled Lessons and the other is titled
> Conversations.
> Lessons will focus on teachings to a group while Conversations will be
> focused on one-on-one interactions. I hope to be able to have 20 to
> possibly
> 30 entries so this project will take some time to complete. These are
> written when I am in an intensely reflective mood or am inspired by an
> observation made by one of my grandchildren.
> I will share more if you would like, perhaps something from the
> Conversations collection? My son had the best reaction to these when he
> read them,
> "I know I have heard all this from you before but reading it this way makes
>
> me aware of how special your words were to us." That boy had me crying
> like a baby and had me thinking that maybe they did hear me after all.
>
> Again thank you so much!
> Myrna
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2012 3:55:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> jackieleepoet at cox.net writes:
>
> This is de ja vu for me today. The poem of the day just a few days ago was
> about silence.
> This a wonderful illuminating writing. Is your book published. About how
> many entries do you have in it.
> It surely will expand one's universe if all are of the quality of this
> thinking and writing.
> Thank you so much for sharing.
> Jackie
>
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> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 6:51 PM
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> Subject: [stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence
>
> Dear Jackie and everyone,
>
> This is one of the chapters (teachings) in The Teacher Series. I have
> attached it and will also include it in the body of the email. I do hope
> you
> enjoy my words.
>
> Myrna
>
> Silence
>
> The Teacher gazes upon those gathered around him. "Welcome, my children!"
> he exclaims and smiles because he knows some here have traveled more
> miles
> and have seen many more years than has he.
>
> "Sir, what will we speak of today?" asks a young woman seated near his
> side.
>
> "I think today we will share our thoughts on silence," he says and
> watches as the gathered exchange glances.
>
> An older man speaks up. "Sir, what is there to say about Silence? It
> would seem to be somewhat lacking in description and discussion."
>
> "One would think so but Silence can sometimes speak to us in volumes," he
> says and then settles himself more comfortably before he begins.
>
> "Volumes, Sir? How is that possible? The very definition of Silence would
> make one believe this cannot be," a young man rises as he speaks and the
> Teacher sees the puzzled look upon his face.
>
> "Silence, my son, is a perception. If we only focus on the literal
> meaning, it would have us believe that it is merely the absence of sound.
> There
> is so much to be heard in Silence. However, the key is to listen, to
> become
>
> one with the moment, so that you will feel Silence within you. Then, and
> only then, will you hear the beautiful sounds that await you," the
> Teacher
> responds.
>
> "But, Sir, Silence has no sound, does it not?" asks another young one.
>
> The Teacher smiles, "Silence has many sounds but they are heard within
> our
> hearts and souls. They are felt within each of us and upon every breath
> we take. But, we must be willing to listen, to believe in what we hear,
> and
> to be thankful for the gift. Silence can be gentle and loving but it can
> also be tainted with anger and distrust. It can be hued with uncertainty
> or
>
> even a misguided sense of superiority, but Silence can also offer us the
> most vivid of dreams, the depths of our sorrows, and the treasured
> moments
> of our reality. It can illuminate old memories and create new ones to
> treasure."
>
> He pauses for a moment, glances out among his captive audience, and sees
> thoughtful expressions on many faces.
>
> "Silence can be found in every sunrise and every sunset. It can be
> especially sweet between two who love deeply and need no spoken words to
> let
> the
> other feel that love. It is there in the very silence surrounding them. My
>
> children, the true essence of Silence is there for each of us to define and
>
> embrace. The possibilities are endless if we but listen, if we but believe
>
> in the power of unspoken words, the beauty of nature's song, and the
> melody
> of His creation.
>
> Go now, my children, and open your hearts, release your souls, and hear
> the Silence of your world, feel its spirit within you. And remember to
> allow
> yourselves to dream and to believe," he says as he rises to leave them.
>
> He smiles once more as he begins to walk away for the gathered are
> silent,
> but he feels every thought, every realization, and every unspoken word.
>
> C mdbadgerow 2012
>
>
>
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