Shedding the carapace we have been building so assiduously on the surface, we must by definition give up exactly what we thought… — David Whyte Copy Share Image
Enough. These few words are enough If not these few words, this breath If not this breath, this sitting here This opening… — David Whyte Copy Share Image
The outlaw is the radical, the one close to the roots of existence. The one who refuses to forget their humanity and,… — David Whyte Existence Copy Share Image
When your eyes are tired the world is tired also. When your vision has gone no part of the world can find… — David Whyte Beyond love Copy Share Image
“There is no possibility of pursuing a work without coming to terms with all the ways it is impossible to do it.… — David Whyte Copy Share Image
When I recite poems onstage, I put myself into the very personal struggle and it grants tremendous perspective. At the same time… — David Whyte Copy Share Image
All of our great traditions, religious, contemplative and artistic, say that you must a learn how to be alone - and have… — David Whyte Artistic Copy Share Image
For the personality, bankruptcy or failure may be a disaster. For the soul, it may be grist for its strangely joyful mill,… — David Whyte Bankruptcy Copy Share Image
Shyness means you are in the hallway of a greater presence. You just don't know how to take the conversation another step.… — David Whyte Communication Copy Share Image
