Today I am up in Sunshine Beach with my sister Bec, thinking of our beautiful Lou, who left this life two years ago today. It is a rainy old day, and we can feel Lou saying “No rush, just go gently, stay inside and rest, have long chats and good laughs together”, just as we both used to do with her, our special sister and dear friend.
To honour Lou today, I am sharing some of her photography, taken in her beloved Bali, and one of her beautiful, gentle poems.
Rest in peace Lou-la. We love feeling you with us every day, sending and receiving warm and gentle sisterly love.
HOW TO STOP
How could she stop them ?
Stop them from wanting more
Saying more
Asking more
Demanding more
Giving more
More time
More attention
More energy
A Balinese community came to mind
They had a day
One day of noise making
For a full day
Everyone made a din
With instruments and utensils
On saucepans
Sticks on sticks
Aggressive inarticulate noise making
For one day
One full day of stopping to release all
Together as one
One community of shared frustration
Releasing it all
The stopping
Stopping and allowing the silence
One full day of silence
Silent stillness
Silent quietude
Silent ease
Silent new beginning
Lie on your back
Look up at the stars
Silence
Peace
Peace be within you
May your mind turn to support you
Peace
Peace be within you
Stop
That’s enough now
Peace
Peace be within you
Let it be
A fertile empty field
Rich dark soil
Tender green shoots
Being careful now
Careful of one’s self
Careful of others
Peace
Peace be within you
Be kind to you
That’s enough now
Peace
Peace be within your soul
Your heart
Your body
Peace
I will say a pray here in Bali. Love to you both. Go gently.
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Being here in Bali I can fully understand why this special place resonated with her. When you escape the noise of the tourists and sit up in the mountains you experience a culture that is graceful, gentle, wise and beautiful. Like dear Lou . sending love from the Balinese hilltops xoxo
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Glad to hear you are appreciating all of the Balinese beauty there too with your girls.
Safe home
xxo
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What a beautiful poem Sarah and your words were just as beautiful. xxx
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Hi Maryanne – yes Lou was so talented, wasn’t she? It is lovely to be able to share her beautiful words here.
Love to you xxoo
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Thanks Sarah,
I have taken a few web snapshots of the petal photos your sister took in Bali and am planning to have them framed for one of my sisters who has breast cancer. I like the composition and the pink breast cancer link. Would that be ok?
kind regards
Julia
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Hi Julia
How lovely and respectful you are to ask if you can use Lou’s photo. I am sure she would be delighted to think that it might bring some joy and comfort to your sister. What a beautiful idea. I think Lou would be honoured by you framing her photo for your sister. I do send you both good wishes through this challenging time too.
Thank you for your consideration in asking if you could use the image. I do appreciate it.
With love
Sarah
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