Leave Everything You Know Behind - October 28, 2011

Another inspiring day in Occupy Land, this time Vancouver. The occupiers are generally delightful, their mood caring and earnest. Here is a David Whyte poem that captures the mood.

Leave Everything You Know Behind

In this high place

it is as simple as this,

leave everything you know behind.

Step toward the cold surface,

say the old prayer of rough love

and open both arms.

Those who come with empty hands

will stare into the lake astonished,

there in the cold light

reflecting pure snow

the true shape of your own face.

—David Whyte

Vancouver Occupier