Catastrophe as a Clarion Call

Never more in times of turmoil and chaos, in times of anguish and division, are we this close to the guidance of wisdom. Like standing on the precipice as one thing recedes to make room for something new to exist.

Catastrophe is a clarion call to our highest abilities, but it requires each of us to step more fully into the way of wisdom. We must reconstitute the world through our many small but brave contributions.

So keep going. We need you. You are necessary.

– Toko-pa Turner, “Remaking the World” in Dreamspeak

Not a poem, but writing with a poetic voice, Toko-pa Turner’s timely instruction fit the bill for today’s photo and poem feature.

To remember the clarity and calm found in the eye of the storm…the invitation to wisdom…to persist with our small brave contributions…to know that we are needed and necessary …felt perfectly on point and necessary to share.

Much love and kindest regards, dear friends.

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Author: Katharine Weinmann

writes award-winning poetry, walks long distances, sees beauty in life’s imperfections and photographs its shimmer

4 thoughts on “Catastrophe as a Clarion Call”

  1. Good morning, Katharine!

    So very often you share a perfect message for my day . . . today is no exception: “to persist with our small brave contributions…to know that we are needed and necessary” Thank you, Ann

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  2. Dear Katharine!

    Right on, sister! I tried to comment on your ‘sister’ post last week. Not sure I was successful so here’s what I said: deep gratitude for you in my world- sister in circle, in the kitchen, in writing, in sharing a challenging adversarial past experience! I received your heartwarming tribute!❤️
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