“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)
Does this path have a heart?
May 4, 2011 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial
24 Responses
Thank you for the photo credit.
It’s a gorgeous pic Peter, thanks for letting me use it!
It has taken a while, but I think I have learned to avoid the crummy path.
I think we have too, Deb. Although, as you say, it’s taken a while to figure it out.
So well said. In moments of indecision and confusion…..we have to figure it out, preferably with heart!
Beautiful picture.
Wisdom and depth in the quote.
Following the path of the heart is sometimes a tenacious business.
Uncanny, I’m reading The Wise Heart at the moment……….
Beautiful picture…
and wonderful quote. Will muse…
What a beautiful photo and very wise quote.
Very wise quote – the photo of the white swan is beautiful!
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!
What a glorious picture, thanks!
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!
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.!
Wise words.
:-) Mandy
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. :)
Lovely picture! Swans are such graceful birds. I like the quote.
Lovely sentiment and lovely photo too, Celia.
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
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.
Great quote Celia and agree it’s always best to choose the path with the most heart :)
Wonderful quote. I’m on the lookout now for my heart paths!
What a great quote! Thanks for sharing, my friend! :)
Many sunny greetings from Bussels! :) xxx
Oh! :)