Beautiful essay. I can relate so much. Over the past few years I have somewhat retreated from social media. By doing so I have a stronger sense of peace and calm in my life, more space to think and write and no pressure to be showing everything I'm doing. It's a lovely space to be in. I'd much rather read your beautiful words instead. So reflective. xx
Well, my order for Kokoro is well and firmly placed - I can't begin to tell you how much your words hit home with me. My moments in the garden are truly meditative ones, where I lose myself, away from all the 'like this/buy this etc'. It's when I'm writing and observing that I feel small but lucky, with nothing to do apart from exist in the way I can do it best.
I too, long to be non visible, and to absorb the wisdom and peace that the isolated world has to offer. In anticipation of spring I have my seed catalogs spread out across my dining room table to plan and order for our big garden and corn/squash field. I am eagerly awaiting when I can go up into the mountains behind our farm to gather wild berries and herbs. There is no one up there, but the wild animals and endless wilderness in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is where I lose myself in the beauty of nature and retreat from the outside world - here and on my farm.
I am eagerly awaiting Kokoro to arrive in the mail. I purchased it when the snow was still falling, and it has been part of the wonderful, and awaited things I look forward to in the spring. I am also eagerly awaiting the birth of lambs from my little flock of sheep. How wonderful and beautiful life can be amid it's fragility and impermanence...
I too, long to be non visible, and to absorb the wisdom and peace that the isolated world has to offer. In anticipation of spring I have my seed catalogs spread out across my dining room table to plan and order for our big garden and corn/squash field. I am eagerly awaiting when I can go up into the mountains behind our farm to gather wild berries and herbs. There is no one up there, but the wild animals and endless wilderness in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is where I lose myself in the beauty of nature and retreat from the outside world - here and on my farm.
I am eagerly awaiting Kokoro to arrive in the mail. I purchased it when the snow was still falling, and it has been part of the wonderful, and awaited things I look forward to in the spring. I am also eagerly awaiting the birth of lambs from my little flock of sheep. How wonderful and beautiful life can be amid it's fragility and impermanence...
I am a little drunk on today. On the beauty of life…..It’s a wet day here in Kyoto…..Day 10 of a new venture and being in our little house….. we called it Kokoro house. Its in a quiet street on Yoshida Hill. My husband who is a novice cook has announced he has made ‘the perfect Japanese rice’….he is the one who has led us into this Japanese adventure…….The blossoms are finally opening and I await your book launch tomorrow eagerly…..Your words inspire me and make me love Japan even more. And the quiet and stillness of things. Thank you.
This is so beautiful Beth, and I feel really grateful to have come across this today! I feel inspired, confident, and dare I say, powerful, when it's just me. Me and my thoughts, and writings. But lately I've felt that I need to shout out my greatness in order to succeed, but only find myself feeling lost and uninspired in the end. This is the reminder that things don't have to be visible to shine.
This is gorgeous…and I want to be in that hut. It made me realise how much I crave being amidst greenery, how there is nothing more nurturing for me than being amidst lakes and mountains. I am off to Gladstone’s this weekend to really try and break into my second book, and that is a place where I can disappear in safety and wonder. Thank you for the inspiration as always, and I can’t wait for Kokoro to arrive this week! 💕🙏
I’ve only just come across Ryokan; thank you Beth for introducing me and for a truly arresting and inspiring article 🥰- have just preordered Kokoro on the strength of it xx
Having just finished reading Hermit by Jade Angeles Fitton, I am loving the synchronicity. And this is providing the inspiration for how I can find small ways to boost my own creativity. I am constantly grappling with the visibility question, and what I take away from this Beth is that it is all about balance and finding what works for you. Thank you 🙏🏻
How beautiful this journey was. Thank you.
Thank you Beth, reading this essay while sitting in my car on a busy roundabout in Milan connected me with a deep inner peace.
looks like a fascinating read!
Beautiful essay. I can relate so much. Over the past few years I have somewhat retreated from social media. By doing so I have a stronger sense of peace and calm in my life, more space to think and write and no pressure to be showing everything I'm doing. It's a lovely space to be in. I'd much rather read your beautiful words instead. So reflective. xx
Life is much more rewarding as I become less visible. This is a beautiful read. Thank you.
Well, my order for Kokoro is well and firmly placed - I can't begin to tell you how much your words hit home with me. My moments in the garden are truly meditative ones, where I lose myself, away from all the 'like this/buy this etc'. It's when I'm writing and observing that I feel small but lucky, with nothing to do apart from exist in the way I can do it best.
I too, long to be non visible, and to absorb the wisdom and peace that the isolated world has to offer. In anticipation of spring I have my seed catalogs spread out across my dining room table to plan and order for our big garden and corn/squash field. I am eagerly awaiting when I can go up into the mountains behind our farm to gather wild berries and herbs. There is no one up there, but the wild animals and endless wilderness in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is where I lose myself in the beauty of nature and retreat from the outside world - here and on my farm.
I am eagerly awaiting Kokoro to arrive in the mail. I purchased it when the snow was still falling, and it has been part of the wonderful, and awaited things I look forward to in the spring. I am also eagerly awaiting the birth of lambs from my little flock of sheep. How wonderful and beautiful life can be amid it's fragility and impermanence...
I too, long to be non visible, and to absorb the wisdom and peace that the isolated world has to offer. In anticipation of spring I have my seed catalogs spread out across my dining room table to plan and order for our big garden and corn/squash field. I am eagerly awaiting when I can go up into the mountains behind our farm to gather wild berries and herbs. There is no one up there, but the wild animals and endless wilderness in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is where I lose myself in the beauty of nature and retreat from the outside world - here and on my farm.
I am eagerly awaiting Kokoro to arrive in the mail. I purchased it when the snow was still falling, and it has been part of the wonderful, and awaited things I look forward to in the spring. I am also eagerly awaiting the birth of lambs from my little flock of sheep. How wonderful and beautiful life can be amid it's fragility and impermanence...
It’s arrived! 💙 I can’t wait to sit down with this beauty! X
I am a little drunk on today. On the beauty of life…..It’s a wet day here in Kyoto…..Day 10 of a new venture and being in our little house….. we called it Kokoro house. Its in a quiet street on Yoshida Hill. My husband who is a novice cook has announced he has made ‘the perfect Japanese rice’….he is the one who has led us into this Japanese adventure…….The blossoms are finally opening and I await your book launch tomorrow eagerly…..Your words inspire me and make me love Japan even more. And the quiet and stillness of things. Thank you.
I would love to sit in the little hut in the photo and write for a while. Oh, such bliss.
This is so beautiful Beth, and I feel really grateful to have come across this today! I feel inspired, confident, and dare I say, powerful, when it's just me. Me and my thoughts, and writings. But lately I've felt that I need to shout out my greatness in order to succeed, but only find myself feeling lost and uninspired in the end. This is the reminder that things don't have to be visible to shine.
This is gorgeous…and I want to be in that hut. It made me realise how much I crave being amidst greenery, how there is nothing more nurturing for me than being amidst lakes and mountains. I am off to Gladstone’s this weekend to really try and break into my second book, and that is a place where I can disappear in safety and wonder. Thank you for the inspiration as always, and I can’t wait for Kokoro to arrive this week! 💕🙏
Oh wonderful, enjoy! A special place indeed Xx
I’ve only just come across Ryokan; thank you Beth for introducing me and for a truly arresting and inspiring article 🥰- have just preordered Kokoro on the strength of it xx
It is a wonderful thing when you discover a new poet and have all their poems to explore! Hope you love Kokoro Xx
❤️ Loved!
Having just finished reading Hermit by Jade Angeles Fitton, I am loving the synchronicity. And this is providing the inspiration for how I can find small ways to boost my own creativity. I am constantly grappling with the visibility question, and what I take away from this Beth is that it is all about balance and finding what works for you. Thank you 🙏🏻
Ooh I have not heard of that book. I will look it up! Thank you