Wendell Berry: The Peace of Wild Things

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May 18, 2021 a project of ServiceSpace Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows, by itself. - Basho - Wendell Berry: The Peace of Wild Things The Peace of Wild Things is a beautifully animated film of a poem written and read by Wendell Berry as part of the Poetry Films series of the On Being Project, which features animated interpretations of beloved poems. This poem is a warm invitation to return to our early memories of peace and joy, perhaps lying in the grass on a sunny hill, listening to bird and insect sounds, when suddenly, for a moment, "we are free!" { read more } Be The Change Writing a poem yourself is a wonderful way to explore the heart's desires, and a poem about any aspect of nature, or even the Wild Things, can bring you to that same inner freedom Berry speaks about. Try it today. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus Barbara Kingsolver on Knitting as Creation Story Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier On Being Alone A Tribute to Mary Oliver Orion's 25 Most-Read Articles of the Decade Two Words That Can Change a Life A Pandemic Poem-Prayer DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,597 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More