Presence is the straight and narrow gate

...real Wisdom can be given and received only in a state of presence...Presence is the straight and narrow gate through which one passes to Wisdom.

~ ~ from WISDOM WAY OF KNOWING by Cynthia Bourgeault

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How I would like
people to hear ...
the sound of the snow falling
through the deepening
night ...

~ Hakuin (17th century)