Tuesday 7 June 2011

The richness of the moment



After eight years living in Sligo, I can honestly say that one spot from all the beaches, mountains, forests and glades that fills my heart and soul with inspiration and genuine awe is this constant frame of Lough Gill from what I call 'Sector 13' deep in the Hazelwood domain. I might only pause for a minute during my walk through the woods, or some days I'll sit and relish the astounding magic of Nature's womb, where the richness of the moment smothers me in a heartfelt cocoon of belonging, akin to being held by one's mother, when the deepest pain is soothed and banished by the one love you will only appreciate when it is gone.

If I die tomorrow, because there will come such a tomorrow, spread my ashes around this sublime spot and let me forever be a part of its glory.

11 comments:

  1. You are lucky to live in such a place as this. Truly a beautiful place!

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  2. Took me a while to find it, Danielle, but so well worth the wait. Hope your writing's going according to plan.

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  3. It looks like one of those magical places of which Sigo in particular seems to have many.

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  4. You're so right there, K. Sure must know Sligo well enough yourself? I'm still waiting on that pint...

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  5. It's a wonderful thing to love where you live, to be able to tap into the beauty of place, and feel that rhythm of peace....Nature just keeps on giving..And how wonderful to be so close to that...Magic indeed, Eamon.

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  6. You're so right, Barbara - I'm very lucky to live in a place that is touched, almost caressed, by such wonderful locations. I think it's hugely important that we take time out to relish the magic of such sites, even if that means just sitting on your porch and imagining the purity of the moment. Best wishes to you and your writing. I hope Hugo's recovering well. ;-)

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  7. A magical place. It is such a treasure to be part of nature and let it nourish us. Beautiful cocoon to exist in. :)

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  8. A cocoon indeed, Susan. Even on a chilly day, the aura of this little gem casts a cloak of warmth and peace that stays with you for the rest of the day. If only I could bottle it. ;-)

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  9. There's that exact spot we spoke of - wonderful Eamon!

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  10. I have the painting of it up on my blog at http://seaviewwarrenpoint.wordpress.com/

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  11. That's the one, Marion. I knew it the minute I saw your painting. What are the chances of that, eh? A magical place.

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