#thesummerday

[xosocially]

Скажи мне, что ты собираешься делать со своей необузданной и драгоценной жизнью? ~ Мэри Оливер • • • Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ~Mary Oliver ⠀ . #micimoments #micimagazine #IAmMICI #MadeInChristsImage #inspiration #quote #maryoliver #thesummerday #вдохновение #дочьцаря #моментымики #христианка #летнийдень #сотворенапообразухриста #размышление #мэриоливер #цитата #1icon #representingtheone https://www.instagram.com/p/Btau_kclJvr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gg4x32ycm1qb

[claraelenamusic]

RIP Mary Oliver. #mindfulness #motivation #dedication #inspiration #manifestation #findyourpassion #findyourpurpose #ikigai #livealifeyoulove #livelaughlove #livelovelaughtravel #livelifetothefullest #rip #maryoliver #poetry #thesummerday #poem #wildandpreciouslife #whatwillyoudo #whatwillyoucreate #liveyourbestlife #quotestoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1GKlnHGDl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o1vltw0js1wf

[jeannenewhall]

dedicated my morning to the famous poet - #maryoliver @mary.oliver.store_oficial #thesummerday Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-- who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? #lightnessofbeing #destiny #breathedeeper #dontgiveup #musician #singing #singingispoetry #naturelovers (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs05ZIaA-4B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14cveqgiwvxk4

[somediyprojects]

Floral Basket stitched by thesummerday. Pattern ($3) by MyTreasureIsland.

[writeredithstorm]

Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down -- who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life?           Mary Oliver The Summer Day

http://www.phys.unm.edu/~tw/fas/yits/archive/oliver_thesummerday.html

[stuffednstarved]

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild, precious life? #TheSummerDay #Maryoliver #mumbai #Saturday #Summers #summertime #Home (at Mumbai, India)

[loveaquietread]

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? .... Mary Oliver, The Summer Day . . . . #book #bibliophile #booklover #booknerd #reading #inspiration #bookish #booksofinstagram #motivation #quote #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #read #inspiredaily #bookgeek #classicbooks #wisdom #coffeeandbooks #MaryOliver #TheSummerDay #poetry (at Boiro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgS1amoOyP/?igshid=1qea52r3tnk8p

[brilliant-bella-blog]

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Mary Oliver, from her poem “The Summer Day.”

[andreatrisdale]

❤️💙❤️💙 #poem #thesummerday #maryoliver #quoteoftheday #quote #quotes #quotestagram #lifequotes #onelife #wild #preciouslife #goodreads

[phyllisgrant]

Poem sent to me from my friend Bernard Richard, who said it was sent to him from a friend, who knew I'd send it to my daughter, and my sons too. And now you!💗 Feel free to share! #feliciaandthesummerday #layinginthegrassclub #honorarymembers 🌾#maryoliver #thesummerday

[karilyn-owens]

This One Precious Life

At the beginning of the year, some unexpected punches were thrown my family’s way (on top of more personal upheaval in my world). The ways in which these storms changed my perspective on life is countless. I learned the hard way that life can truly change in a matter of seconds. I learned that we are here on this Earth to love.

I turned to writing to release the painstaking space my thoughts occupied in my mind. I turned to books to find underlying meaning from tragic events. I turned to quotes to lift up my soul and give my heart joy. I stumbled upon a particular quote that stuck out above the rest for the urgency it evoked in me. It is as if the words reached into my chest and starting to pulsate my heart again. These words are actually an excerpt from Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day.

The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down- who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Nearly a year has passed since I discovered this poem, and a lifetime full of lessons and wisdom have graced my heart. I can say with certainty that I am now more alive than I have ever been. And, I now have my own list of answers to Mary’s prompt. It seems fitting to share them as 2015 comes to a close.

So Mary, this is what I plan to do:

I would love like I've never been hurt.

I would kiss someone just to see what their lips feel like on mine.

I would tell someone I love them even if I met them that day.

I would put my heart on the line just so I can feel the depth of another soul touching mine.

I would laugh until my insides hurt.

I would be brutally honest with myself and others.

I would sing at the top of my lungs and pretend an audience is listening.

I would dance in my underwear to my favorite songs.

I would hug each person like I mean it so they can feel how much I care.

I would make mistakes because only by doing and failing can you learn to get up again.

I would spend time with the one I love even if I know it could be the last time.

I would let my ego down gently because I don't always need to feel safe; I want to feel alive.

I would take a road trip just to feel the sensation of sand between my toes and water against my skin.

I would tell someone how much I love them even if they cannot return the sentiment. I’d rather live in love than die in fear.

I would forgive the people who hurt me, because holding onto grudges is actually hurting me.

I would understand that no one does anything ill-intentioned just to cause me pain. Their actions are simply a reflection of how small they feel inside.

I would feel every emotion available to me as it arises knowing that pent up energy in my body will only hold me back from bringing new, positive energy in.

I would believe that I deserve a happy ending and know that I have every bit of power to create it.

I would surrender to the truth in my heart even if it kills me.

I would chase after my dreams knowing anything placed on my heart is because I am powerful enough to manifest it.

I would live to serve my purpose of spreading light and love wherever I go.

I would live in the moment and feel the calmness that each passing second brings me.

I would not chase after love but learn to be love.

I would know that my raised vibration will attract those people that will meet me in love.

I would not date with the end goal of marriage; I would date to give and receive the ultimate goal of love.

I would dare to say what I mean and mean what I say.

I would reveal my layers to another knowing that my vulnerability invites the same in them.

I would share my story not to relive the past, but to emblazon the truth in my heart so others may be touched in a way that moves them.

I would know that the truth will always come out; it's not my job to unveil it for others when their own path will lead the way.

I would face my fears instead of calculating every move to avoid them.

I would accept every wrong turn as a blessing for the place it brought me to.

I, when faced with a crossroads, would vehemently choose love, every single time. I already know where fear leads me.

I would not worry about loved ones for I would empower them with love.

I would search for every barrier against love and learn that I've been programmed to fear.

I would trust that on the path of love I will be given everything I need to succeed; I must only be willing to listen and act on my intuition.

I would understand that hope is not faith; faith requires action while hope begs.

I would listen to the longing in my heart.

I would climb the mountain even if it takes all day; the feeling at the top will overcome all.

I would hold my family close and embrace them for all they are instead of all they are not.

I would bow in humble gratitude everyday for the blessings in my life; I know I cannot invite in more blessings if I am not thankful for what I have.

I would jump at any and every opportunity that comes my way for I know that it could be the one chance I get to meet a new friend or discover a key for my path.

I would allow my heart to bleed and my soul to sing.

I would know that everything happens for a reason; the synchronicity behind seemingly unimportant events is there if I look for it.

I would know that if I feel something deep in my body center it is because I am being urged to listen to my inner knowingness.

I would choose not to resist life, but to allow all that is flowing through me to pass with ease.

I would know that in this moment, I am exactly where I need to be; I am being prepared for the next step of my journey.

I would know that until I have reached my next goal, I will wholeheartedly embrace where I am now and love myself through it.

I would know that life doesn't always make sense but it does have a purpose; it’s when I find that purpose that it begins to make sense.

I would know that the universe will bring me whatever serves my highest purpose. All I must do is ask for it and act as though I already have it.

So as 2015 comes to a rumbling halt (and for all that you brought this year, I am deeply grateful), I kindly say see you never. This year will always be fondly (and not so fondly) thought of as the year of love, second chances and harsh but necessary lessons.

If something doesn't excite your soul, find something that does. If you don't love with every ounce of your being, look underneath as to why. If life doesn't seem like a grand adventure, change your perspective. And so, on the verge of 2016 I leave you with this:

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

-Mary Oliver

[somediyprojects]

Magnolias stitched by thesummerday. Pattern ($4.50) designed by 2x2StitchArt.

[annaskrinnikova-blog]

[thewordsflyup]

The Summer Day

Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down- who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

—Mary Oliver

[agarratt89]

What are you going to do? #inspiration #poetry #MaryOliver #TheSummerDay #wildlife

[valeria14blah]

" Dime ¿ que debería haber hecho? ❔❓ ¿no acaba muriendo todo al final, y tan pronto? Dime ¿que debería hacer con Tu vida preciosa, salvaje, única". Mary Oliver 👩 #libro #thesummerday #like #like4likes #followme #follow4followback#pretty#picoftheday#museoferroviario #santiago#tren# photo (en Museo Ferroviario - Parque Quinta Normal)