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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

What you describe here resonates. I do consider myself a 'seeker' and I know exactly what you mean about a book speaking to you so directly - when it happens, you know. I really believe one is led to books as well. This was especially and eerily true when I worked at the library and the right book would literally appear. My little office is as cherished as your shed - I can't wait to get in and feel very cheated when I miss my "time." Thanks for this interesting and introspective take - write on!

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David W. Berner's avatar

Very kind.

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Melanie Holmes's avatar

Resonates. Exactly what I was thinking.

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David Lehnherr's avatar

Great post.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Yes, it is.

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Dami Roelse's avatar

I’ll have to check Yer out. Glad you were named a contemplative writer because you are

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Ray Ziemer's avatar

Interesting to hear your response, after listening to the author's interview with Terry Gross on the radio. I'm not familiar with Iyer, but was intrigued by his comments about silence and spirituality and nature.

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David W. Berner's avatar

Iyer is wonderful.

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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

You might enjoy Miriam Greenspan's Healing through the Dark Emotions it's a very interesting read. Not woowoo - intellectual Buddhist/Jewish/psychological take.

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