Most of my friends, colleagues, and clients are arriving at year end in an exhausted state, like we are coming to the end of a long dark tunnel of pushing through to get things Done. (Of course, as one of my friends keeps reminding me, There Is No Done.)
Here’s a concept that knocked me over when I first saw it (and every time since). It’s from David Whyte’s book, Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity.
“You know that the antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest? The antidote to exhaustion is wholeheartedness.”
It’s wonderful to see your new website, with your lovely paintings, and to read your posts here! I love this quote from David Whyte, and it reminds me of one of my favorite Ted.com videos, with Brene Brown talking about vulnerability and wholeheartedness. I highly recommend it! Congratulations on your beautiful new site.
Lucia, hi
thanks! I have seen the Brene Brown video that you are speaking of, and I love it. Hadn’t thought of it in a while. Thank you for the reminder. And thanks for your encouragement about my site. Many blessings, Lynne