“Self-reflection is a desire felt by the body, as well as the soul. As dancers, healers, and saints all know, when you turn your attention toward even the simplest physical process - breath, the small movements of the eyes, the turning of a foot in midair - what might have seemed dull matter suddenly awakens.” KnowsWellsSoulSelfMatterBodyMightEyeDesireTurnsFeltProcessAttentionFeetMovementReflectionBreathsSaintDullDancerSimplestSelf ReflectionHealer Book:The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their Virtues Source: The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their Virtues
“Cheat me not with time, with the dull ache of flesh, for all flesh turns, even the loveliest ankle and frail thigh, to bitterest dust.” TimeTurnsFleshDustDullMortalityCheatAcheThighsFrailAnklesTransience Book:Collected Poems 1912-1944 Source: Collected Poems 1912-1944