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Tilicho Lake by David Whyte
In this high place
it is as simple as this,
Leave everything you know behind.
Step toward the cold surface,
say the old prayer of rough love
and open both arms.
Those who come with empty hands
will stare into the lake astonished,
there, in the cold light
reflecting pure snow,
the true shape of your own face.
David Whyte, the Irish poet and philosopher, views poetry as a way to explore the sacred and hidden parts of our lives. In an interview, he spoke about how moments of doubt and feeling lost are not signs of failure but signs that you are on the right path, because the true path often disappears as you walk it. When asked, “What do I do when I am... See more
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