https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss “Lover of woods, of words, of flowers,Lover yourself of the things I love,Friendship was made of the quiet hoursHung between earth and the sky above.”-Vita Sackville-WestA dedication to Katherine Drummond in her collection of poetry The Garden, 1946 Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. When I … Continue reading Wordplay with Robert MacFarlane
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Do you know what turgid means?
“The tame, too smug, I cry;There’s no adventure in security;Yet still my little garden craft I ply,Mulch, hoe, and water when the ground is dry…” -Vita Sackville-WestPoems from The Garden; 1948 https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss I was walking in the park the other night and a woman was approaching me and the dogs with her walker. Yoda, our … Continue reading Do you know what turgid means?
How to Cultivate Creativity & Newness
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss “It often happens that an old, rough hedge occurs somewhere in a garden; a hedge which presents a problem. Too heavy a job to grub out, too expensive to replace, and giving no pleasure to the eye, being composed of a thorny rubbishy mixture, usefully dense but unaesthetic. It is possible to add some … Continue reading How to Cultivate Creativity & Newness
What the Milkweed Helped me Remember
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss “If we are to take this hint from nature it would be as well to dispose of the weeds first to save trouble later on. Weeds in paths are a constant worry to those who have not discovered the ghoulish pleasure of using weedkiller…” -Vita Sackville-WestA Joy of Gardening1958 I love Vita’s use of … Continue reading What the Milkweed Helped me Remember
Who was Vita Sackville-West: A teacher of transformation
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss ‘The place [Sissinghurst Castle], when I first saw it on a spring day... caught instantly at my heart and my imagination. I fell in love at first sight...It was Sleeping Beauty’s Garden: but a garden crying out for rescue.’ Standing in the middle of the vegetable patch looking up to the Tower, she turned … Continue reading Who was Vita Sackville-West: A teacher of transformation
SPECIAL EPISODE FOR LENT & GOOD FRIDAY: St. Therese of Lisieux + A HOLY FACE DEVOTION
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss https://youtu.be/K_KaS_d-kU4 Transcript: Welcome to Loving the Imperfect. This is a special episode for Lent or Good Friday. We will begin by talking a little bit about St. Therese of Lisieux the 19th century mystic, from the Lisieux convent in France. Afterward I will talk a little bit about what mysticism is because there's a … Continue reading SPECIAL EPISODE FOR LENT & GOOD FRIDAY: St. Therese of Lisieux + A HOLY FACE DEVOTION
Mirabai Starr and the Divine Feminine
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Welcome to Loving The Imperfect, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski, a writer, a journalist, an educator who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to read and broaden my understanding of the human condition through the stories of others. This season we … Continue reading Mirabai Starr and the Divine Feminine
Modern-Day Prophets: Featuring Spoken Word Poet Kae Tempest with Brianne & Erin
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss *Welcome to Loving The Imperfect, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski, a writer, a journalist, and an educator who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years. I continue to read and broaden my understanding of the human condition through the stories of others. Join me, along … Continue reading Modern-Day Prophets: Featuring Spoken Word Poet Kae Tempest with Brianne & Erin
Father Eric Williams: A Life in the Priesthood
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Intro: Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to be captivated by the stories … Continue reading Father Eric Williams: A Life in the Priesthood
A High School Student’s Journey with the Celestial
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Intro: Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years, I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to be captivated by the stories of … Continue reading A High School Student’s Journey with the Celestial
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