The Singing Bird, Episode 410

Written By Justin Wise
 

How do we attend to the something in each of us that longs to break free through the cracks of our self-image? A conversation about discovering that sacred uniqueness within ourselves and others in the everyday mundane acts of living, loving, working and being genuinely present with one another.

This week’s conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace.

Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction to Turning Towards Life
02:50 The Singing Bird: A Poetic Exploration
06:03 Longing and Creativity: Uncovering the Singing Bird
08:57 The Unique Expression of Each Of Us
12:00 Navigating Self-Criticism and Inquiry
14:50 Vulnerability and Authenticity in Relationships
18:07 Embracing the Messiness of Life
21:08 The Complexity of Human Experience
23:56 The Interconnectedness of Our Stories
26:50 The Importance of Community and Conversation
30:02 Conclusion and Looking Ahead

Here’s our source for this week:

The Singing Bird

The singing bird
I have a hundred ways
Of keeping the singing bird
Pushed down,
Hidden,
Anaesthetised,
Comfort-numb,
Silenced.

But I have learned
How easily she
Can break free
And Sing Anyway.

She sneaks out
Through the cracks
That get made
By laughter
And poetry
And art
And honesty
And dancing
And sunshine.

I wonder if you know
The ways you keep the singing bird
Quiet?
And if you know how to forget yourself
So that she can sneak out
And remind you of the song
You’ve always wanted to sing.

Hollie Holden

Photo by Lukáš Kadava on Unsplash

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