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Does this path have a heart?

May 4, 2011 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

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“Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then ask yourself, and yourself alone, one question…

Does this path have a heart?

If it does, the path is good; if it doesn’t, it is of no use. “

Jack Kornfield, The Wise Heart
(quoting Carlos Castaneda)

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  1. on May 4, 2011 at 3:59 am Peter Bryenton

    Thank you for the photo credit.


    • on May 4, 2011 at 5:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      It’s a gorgeous pic Peter, thanks for letting me use it!


  2. on May 4, 2011 at 4:48 am bagnidilucca

    It has taken a while, but I think I have learned to avoid the crummy path.


    • on May 4, 2011 at 5:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      I think we have too, Deb. Although, as you say, it’s taken a while to figure it out.


  3. on May 4, 2011 at 5:54 am Kitchen Butterfly

    So well said. In moments of indecision and confusion…..we have to figure it out, preferably with heart!


  4. on May 4, 2011 at 6:48 am heidi

    Beautiful picture.
    Wisdom and depth in the quote.
    Following the path of the heart is sometimes a tenacious business.


  5. on May 4, 2011 at 7:43 am Meaghan

    Uncanny, I’m reading The Wise Heart at the moment……….


  6. on May 4, 2011 at 8:16 am cityhippyfarmgirl

    Beautiful picture…
    and wonderful quote. Will muse…


  7. on May 4, 2011 at 8:19 am Claire K Creations

    What a beautiful photo and very wise quote.


  8. on May 4, 2011 at 8:23 am dianne

    Very wise quote – the photo of the white swan is beautiful!


  9. on May 4, 2011 at 8:35 am spiceandmore

    Ah…wise words indeed. I have just been listening to The Swan from Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals. A fitting picture to go with that music!


  10. on May 4, 2011 at 10:20 am Amanda

    What a glorious picture, thanks!


  11. on May 4, 2011 at 10:50 am Karen Clinton

    A fitting quote for the amateur cook…try,try again as many times as you think necessary. If the dish has no heart or your heart is not in the dish, move on…..never give up!


  12. on May 4, 2011 at 11:38 am Yvette

    Fitting for my post today!
    Does the path have heart? And it’s just so hard sometimes to get off the path and take a different direction!
    The photo of the swan shares such serenity and gracefulness.!


  13. on May 4, 2011 at 3:06 pm thecompletecookbook

    Wise words.
    :-) Mandy


  14. on May 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

    I’m glad you’ve all enjoyed the quote – I was taught it by my breadbaking friend Craig.

    Craig, if ever anyone lived according to this teaching, it’s you! Thanks for sharing it with us all. :)


  15. on May 4, 2011 at 3:23 pm Manuela

    Lovely picture! Swans are such graceful birds. I like the quote.


  16. on May 4, 2011 at 10:45 pm InTolerantChef

    Lovely sentiment and lovely photo too, Celia.


  17. on May 5, 2011 at 6:40 am Marilyn

    I love Peter’s photography. So nice to see it here. :-)

    And thanks for the lovely quote. It’s good to check to see if you are centered.

    Maz


  18. on May 5, 2011 at 9:11 am Jan

    Such a beautiful photo. Musing is what it induces – sometimes you have to keep treading the crummy path with a stout heart. Hope everyone in your house is on the mend, Celia.


  19. on May 5, 2011 at 4:07 pm Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    Great quote Celia and agree it’s always best to choose the path with the most heart :)


  20. on May 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm Anna

    Wonderful quote. I’m on the lookout now for my heart paths!


  21. on May 5, 2011 at 11:58 pm Sophie33

    What a great quote! Thanks for sharing, my friend! :)

    Many sunny greetings from Bussels! :) xxx


  22. on May 11, 2011 at 7:17 am Kavey

    Oh! :)



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