My work is loving the world.
Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird—
equal seekers of sweetness.

Am I no longer young, and still half-perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.

Excerpt from “Messenger” by #maryoliver #bethechange #fortheonewhofindsme #moremagicmorekindness