15 October, 2012
epic and ordinary.
i’m trying something new today, inspired by my friend meg’s beautiful new site. i love meg’s stories, how she crafts and nurtures them, but what i love especially is hearing her tell them, in her own voice. i highly encourage you to take the time to explore her new space and offerings. she, and her work, are wonderful.
i often leave myself voice memos during the day with my iphone, because usually when the words come is not when i am available to write them. last thursday, i left myself one of these memos as my day unfolded. this time though, instead of writing it all down a few days later, like i usually do, i re-recorded my stream of thoughts into an audio file. i am sharing it here with you, perhaps because i still long for new ways to see and hear one another. because i am focused currently on home and family and don’t always know how to bridge the greater themes from here. because maybe i haven’t been able to write the waves that crash in my psyche and in my gut. and because, meg inspired me.
and, with that, click the link below to hear my voice, in one take, sharing freestyle about an epic ordinary day.
note: audio will play immediately, so put on those headphones!
15 October, 2012
oh my goodness lisa.
so beautiful to hear this audio and thank you so much for sharing that epic ordinary day.
lisa replied:
it was such a pleasure to meet you and to share another epic and ordinary afternoon. x
15 October, 2012
My heart holds YOU soul sister. Beautiful truth from a beautiful heart. Om namah shivaye. This year we WILL do morning yoga/walk. Together. Xx
lisa replied:
i cannot wait.
15 October, 2012
i want to sit with you and hear this story in the flesh…this is the next best thing and it fills me up.. thank you
15 October, 2012
ps my heart feels all of it too
lisa replied:
i know it does, jane. x
15 October, 2012
Lisa,
Thank you, for not allowing me to forget. I resound so deeply with “meeting my daughter for lunch and giving her what she needs” and the deep right space of being present to them – during the phases – and the fears of left behind, and not enough – and unanswered calls – and right now I go 100 miles an hour and am not available truly, all that often – to them. And it to is a phase and I sit on this side of it and worry that I’ll be left out – that I’m missing out. Anyway, thank you xoxo Danielle
lisa replied:
i think the point is to be where we are, danielle, and hold it in as extraordinary a presence as we absolutely can. and of course, it is our love that resounds, regardless of our takings-on. so glad to have connected with you. x
15 October, 2012
Whoa. Power.
15 October, 2012
poetry in epic, ordinary words.
arohanui
15 October, 2012
Boldly stated and owned your words are for all of us. The heartbeat goes on in its beautiful imperfect way. Love you.
15 October, 2012
Thank you for this epic and ordinary gift.
Thank you for the gift of your voice.
Thank you for reminding me to take a breath and be present.
lisa replied:
thank you, for seeing. x
15 October, 2012
Holy, holy, holy.
So beautiful.
So raw.
Such wisdom.
Epic ordinary.
Thank you.
lisa replied:
thank you, jill
15 October, 2012
Oh love…I really really get it. You are not alone. I loved hearing your voice and want you to know I adore you..xoxo
15 October, 2012
Poetry. Pure poetry. How
you manage to share your
day, feelings so eloquently.
I can only wish I could do
the same. Lovely to hear
your voice. Inspired.
16 October, 2012
Oh how my heart feels every word you speak, the beauty and the truth emanating from you. Pure grace on your epic ordinary day. Blessings!
16 October, 2012
this
was
beautiful
heart wrenching
heart opening
heart warming
i have been in this place
i have said these words
i have experienced this beauty
and indeed
this is what it is all about
walking through the door of freedom that is offered
living present
living available
living….
thank you for this gift
of your word and voice
thank you
love and light
lisa replied:
thank you.
16 October, 2012
Powerful and beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this.
What a great -reset- reminder. I will tuck it away to come back to.
Thank you.
lisa replied:
thank you robin.
22 October, 2012
I felt like I was right there with you. Beautiful poetry, beautiful voice. Beautiful you.
lisa replied:
beautiful you. x
25 October, 2012
Lisa…. that was so beautiful, so powerful, so heartfelt, so vulnerable, so…. so ….. so….. present. With gratitude x
lisa replied:
with gratitude, always. x
25 October, 2012
this post is wonderful. love it.
lisa replied:
thank you, keishua.
29 October, 2012
a most gloriously written hymn, poem, prayer of a grateful heart.
lisa replied:
thank you, carolina.
29 October, 2012
i feel it all right along with you.
lisa replied:
i believe you. x
6 November, 2012
WOW.. I just stumbled across your site and listened to your open heart words. Thank you for sharing! How often I feel similar.
Blessings to you!
-erica
lisa replied:
i’m so glad you came. your work is beautiful. x
3 December, 2012
You are so brave and I feel your true heart. This is such your sweet spot. No need to go anywhere. I see your brilliance here. xo