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Anna Brones's avatar

These are such wonderful examples of silence in art. Thank you for that Neruda poem! And now I want to host a silent dinner!!

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

Thank you! I loved discovering the Neruda poem. And I also want to do silent dinners - let’s plan one! ;)

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Interested Observer's avatar

Thank you for the reminder of the quiet strength of silence. The Neruda poem? Oooof. Good luck with your retreat.

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

There truly is so much strength to be found in silence. And I can’t wait to attend the retreat (much needed!).

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Claudia Mandelli's avatar

This is so timely, Sabrina! Finding solace, guidance, and peace within. Realizing how often we use words just out of habit, to fill space and avoid discomfort. I attended my first vipassana retreat last January at Spirit Rock Meditation center in Marin and oh boy, it was such a powerful and life-changing experience whose effects are still unfolding... I’d be curious to hear how your meditation routine looks like, if you feel like sharing. And yes please, I’d love a weekly meditation with you! Sending love from Italy 💙

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

Oh wow, I’m so glad you got to experience your first Vipassana 🧘🏽‍♀️ it’s such a powerful (and challenging) experience! And happy to hear you’re interested in joining the Live meditations. I’m aiming to do them in the morning (California time) so it’ll be afternoon/ evening for you in Italy 😉 I’ll be sending a link over the weekend 🪷

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Rouget's avatar

Ce poème de Neruda ! La première chose qu'il m'est venu en tête à la lecture du titre : les concerts de silences dans le film La belle verte de Coline Serraut, certainement inspirée de 4'33 de John Cage....merci en tout cas pour ces belles découvertes.

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

Heureuse de savoir que ce poème de Neruda soit si résonant! Je ne connaissais pas le film ´La Belle Verte’ mais j’ai hâte de le voir (sûrement ce soir!). Merci bcp pour la recommendation! 🫶

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Thank you, Sabrina, needed!

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

You’re so welcome Jolene! (I needed it too ;)

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Girl Let Go Watercolor Studio's avatar

This was delightful, thank you

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

Thank you so much. Glad it resonated with you! 💗

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

So timely, Sabrina. We've never needed the power and balm of silence more.

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling! And it never fails to help. 🤫

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