“How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning
of all peoples, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into
princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses, who are only
waiting to see us once beautiful and brave. Perhaps everything terrible is in
its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us.
So you must not be frightened, dear Mr. Kappus, if a sadness rises up before
you larger than any you have ever seen; if a restiveness, like light and cloud-shadows, passes over your hands and over all you do. You must think that something is happening with you, that life has not forgotten you, that it holds you in its hand; it will not let you fall.’
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Lovely passage; thank you very much, Dr Bill!
Lovely post Bill!
Thanks Tersia. Take care.
You posted this on the tenth anniversary of my child’s death, Bill. Thank you – it truly touched my heart.
Georgia, thank you. You are one of the strongest individuals that I have as a friend. I’m happy that today I found special meaning in what I posted. Take care, Bill.