“Invite someone dangerous to tea.” ~ SARK
A friend is currently doing a lot of shifting and glorious re-aligning, and there has been some conversation around her being a Queen. In her honour, I would like to share this story with you.
I originally published it as a story on my old blog, but this is the first time it has been read aloud. I hope you enjoy it, and hear the message deep deep down.
The image here is one I found on Pinterest and I have had trouble finding the owner. If anyone can tell me, I’d love to give credit where credit is due.
xo
The Queen Who Went to Dinner by Meghan Genge (3:04)
Do you want to hear another? Here’s, The Caged Woman
Delightful. So thrilled to see you here.
Why oh why is it that “we” often have to wait until we are given permission or are commanded to do something that is so good for us? What a delightful tale!
Yes, why do we wait to do good things for us. Today is the day! Thank you for that reminder 🙂
What a wonderful story to listen to with my morning tea, in my fancy tea cup (always)!
And yes, tonite the china comes out for dinner!!!
Thank you!
This is the first time I have actually listened to a story on a blog. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Your story was well told and came with an important message. I’m glad you didn’t save it for later.
I haven’t been writing as much as I should. Life gets in the way and I’ve let it. I’m feeling inspired right now.
Words I dearly love. Words I have written on my wall. Simply because they make me smile.
The words originally however are not from SARK. I believe she was inspired. The renowned artist, Joseph Beuys wrote the poem “How to be an Artist” in 1974. A poem I dearly adore.
How to be an Artist
Joseph Beuys.
Stay loose.
Learn to watch snails.
Plant impossible gardens.
Invite someone dangerous to tea.
Make little signs that say yes! And post them all over your house.
Make friends with freedom and uncertainty.
Look forward to dreams. Cry during movies.
Swing as high as you can on a swingset, by moonlight.
Cultivate moods.
Refuse to be “responsible”.
Do it for love.
Take lots of naps.
Give money away. Do it now. The money will follow.
Believe in magic. Laugh a lot.
Celebrate every gorgeous moment.
Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm.
Draw on the walls. Read every day.
Imagine yourself magic. Giggle with children.
Listen to old people. Open up. Dive in.
Be free. Bless yourself. Drive away fear.
Play with everything. Entertain your inner child.
You are innocent.
Build a fort with blankets.
Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters.