Tag Archives: spirituality

The Elusive Shrimp

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“They seek him here, they seek him there…” I couldn’t help thinking about Baroness Orczy’s Elusive Pimpernel as I watched the translucent creature foraging in the corner of the aquarium. He’s not exactly scarlet, being more of a watery pink, … Continue reading →

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Principles of Fire (2) belief-faith-knowing ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Continued from Part 1. Before me on the table is an electrical device. It needs a new battery and to do that I have to remove the cover. The small screw holding it is of the type that requires a … Continue reading →

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The peripatetic ant

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The ant crawled across the windscreen of the car, right in my line of vision. Ever since the spider-bite incident, I am wary of creatures that have any kind of personal arsenal hitching a ride, so my first thought was … Continue reading →

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The spiritual minefield

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“’Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought,’” said my son, reading out the daily inspirational quote he has delivered to his phone. “It says it is by Basho. Who’s he?” … Continue reading →

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Principles of Fire (1) Faith in Belief ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The three Directors of the Silent Eye – Sue Vincent, Stuart France and myself – are usually the nucleus of a monthly ‘management’ meeting held at a friend’s house in Manchester. We have begun a process of reviewing the core … Continue reading →

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The Waking ~ Wallie’s Wentletrap #writephoto

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He woke through stillness and cold. That waking was precarious, and came and went, like a lazy tide. But at last, consciousness impressed itself on him. He opened his eyes to the world again. Eddie breathed deep. The heavy motion … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims of Blood and Stone

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The blood: the Life that flows through us, taken in as breath, fresh each second, flowing out to be renewed in the world of nature; natural, given. The stone: the fixed structures we rely on to ensure persistence of that … Continue reading →

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Solve ~ Jordan #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My eyes were trying to follow the steps of stone along the steep incline and yet wanting to look to the grey sky beyond the fortress, wondering what adventure may hold, the steps beneath my feet kept holding my attention. … Continue reading →

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Shadowing #midnighthaiku

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent
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The Tyrant of Uruk…

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

*  “The Eternal City of Uruk… See how its ramparts gleam like copper in the sun… Climb the ancient staircases up stone more ancient than mind… Approach the Temple of Eanna… Sacred precinct of the Goddess Ishtar… Her priestesses stand … Continue reading →

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