1360: [encore] Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg

Maggie Smith reflects on the importance of attention as a form of love and connection in her life as a parent, friend, teacher, and poet. She emphasizes that being observant and attuned to one's surroundings not only enhances writing but also enriches everyday life. However, she acknowledges the challenges of maintaining focus amid the distractions of modern life, including deadlines, family obligations, and the constant pull of technology.

In her exploration of presence, Smith shares a poem titled "Wind, Blue Sky" by Susan Eisenberg, which encapsulates the struggle to remain in the moment while memories and future plans often intrude. The poem illustrates the beauty of simple, everyday experiences and the importance of practicing mindfulness, even as the past and future vie for attention. Smith's reflections serve as a reminder to cultivate gratitude for the present, despite the distractions that life presents.

Today’s poem is Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg.

The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem speaks to the challenge of staying in the present moment, and having gratitude for that moment, when memory is always doing what it does best: calling to us from afar.”

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