A serious and burning question in our personal or work life demands an answer. I mean acting quickly and decisively is good . . . right? But what happens if we choose too soon? What if the question is really a paradox dressed up like a regular problem? A conundrum that is both mysterious and opaque? Wonder if not answering the question is actually your wisest move? Wonder if holding it, despite the discomfort is the only real choice you have? Listen to what the great poet Rilke had to say about all this. Enjoy . . .
26
Jan
2012
Hello Dale
Wonderful as always. I must share this
“Rilke coincidence with you”. Elke and I both love this little book “letters to a young poet”. Being German she speaks it and my German is good. This Christmas we ordered a number of English translations to give as presents. I mentioned it to a friend in Germany who is a dedicated reader and YESTERDAY we received from her a new original version printed in Germany in 1929.
You must have known !
Thanks
Vernon and Elke
I loved hearing your story Vernon and Elke! And the timing aspect is great. The book by the way sounds wonderful. Good for you both. Thanks for writing and checking in. It continues to amaze me how many lives Rilke has positively touched. Be well, Dale
Dale,
This poem reminds me of one of my favorite sayings; it doesn’t exactly say what you said, but is in the same vein–”Honor the voyage of the question.”
David
Hi David, Never heard that one before but love the quote . . . And yes it is in the same neighborhood for sure. Thanks for checking in. Dale