Jul 25, 2023·edited Jul 25, 2023Liked by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
What song helped you meet a deep grief?
I have never been one to absorb songs, poetry has been my 'go-to' SO although many poems have carried me (including many of yours Rosemerry ), If I were to pick one that I have known a LONG time, it would be " A Brief for the Defense" by Jack Gilbert, because the poem encompasses the deepest despair of the human condition, yet the heart can distill the most exquisite peace and beauty which can sustain .... This phrase I have carried to keep my heart alive during unbearable grief " We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world." sometimes distilled to "Stubborn Gladness" 🙏 💔
Jul 25, 2023·edited Jul 25, 2023Liked by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
How has your creative practice helped you meet grief?
I have used creativity for the last 33 years, the length of time I've been building a relationship with my spirituality. I've operated on my belief of turning suffering (grief) into ART to expand my heART. 💔
We're so excited to be here sharing your incredibly profound, moving, wise and nourishing conversation with us. The space you created with your vulnerability and poetic heart remains a gift to us.
What song helped you meet a deep grief?
I have never been one to absorb songs, poetry has been my 'go-to' SO although many poems have carried me (including many of yours Rosemerry ), If I were to pick one that I have known a LONG time, it would be " A Brief for the Defense" by Jack Gilbert, because the poem encompasses the deepest despair of the human condition, yet the heart can distill the most exquisite peace and beauty which can sustain .... This phrase I have carried to keep my heart alive during unbearable grief " We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world." sometimes distilled to "Stubborn Gladness" 🙏 💔
oh friend, yes ... i, too, turn to poems. and I love the way of being that you've named "stubborn gladness" ... yes.
How has your creative practice helped you meet grief?
I have used creativity for the last 33 years, the length of time I've been building a relationship with my spirituality. I've operated on my belief of turning suffering (grief) into ART to expand my heART. 💔
I am curious that the art & spirituality go hand in hand... such a powerful pairing!
We're so excited to be here sharing your incredibly profound, moving, wise and nourishing conversation with us. The space you created with your vulnerability and poetic heart remains a gift to us.
Re; Hamlet and Othello Macbeth.... all damaged souls as they could not or chose not to BREAK OPEN!!! Joanne