Being a follower of the Sufi way for a long time now, and an older single woman who has suffered many losses (including that of my youthful athletic freedom due to consecutive physical setbacks), I appreciate your lovely depiction of your difficult journey of losses in this letter to your friend, and of how you have come to find the Beloved in so many dispersed manifestations - Earthly, and yes, in Coldplay too! This is good work, not always easy. I also want to thank you for encouraging, in a post awhile back, to watch Iaian McGilchrist's interview about The Matter With Things. I'd been familiar with his work, but not this newest one. I was riveted, and have started to absorb even more of his talks...mana! I get vicarious pleasure thinking of you and Dougald going up there to speak with him. I look forward to hearing about it. :)
This is beautiful Caroline x
I, too, very much look forward to the encounter between Iain McGilchrist and Dougald. A video, even from your phone, would be great as well.
Being a follower of the Sufi way for a long time now, and an older single woman who has suffered many losses (including that of my youthful athletic freedom due to consecutive physical setbacks), I appreciate your lovely depiction of your difficult journey of losses in this letter to your friend, and of how you have come to find the Beloved in so many dispersed manifestations - Earthly, and yes, in Coldplay too! This is good work, not always easy. I also want to thank you for encouraging, in a post awhile back, to watch Iaian McGilchrist's interview about The Matter With Things. I'd been familiar with his work, but not this newest one. I was riveted, and have started to absorb even more of his talks...mana! I get vicarious pleasure thinking of you and Dougald going up there to speak with him. I look forward to hearing about it. :)
At last - Ian McGilchrist and Dougald meet up! Will one be able to get access to their conversation, real time, or, recorded? Thanks!
Fantastic dream :) I can relate to all of this, and I too still have my sword in the cupboard, hoping I'll get back to practice some day.
I wonder if this event might be of interest: https://emergencemagazine.org/event/shifting-landscapes-retreat/ (I have applied)
Oh and if you enjoyed Knives Out, Glass Onion is your next stop!
Caroline, your work is outstanding - the tone and content convey a deep understanding of life. I appreciate that. D