Madeline L'Engle

I worry about the tyranny of language

I worry about the tyranny of language which is incapable of containing mystery.

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Be not afraid to seek the Treasure within,
To discover the beauty hidden in the heart's garden.
For as you root out the weeds of fear,
peace, love, truth and joy begin to flower;
Light radiates out from your
inner garden to all the world.

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan C. Merrill

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