"Listening to the Essence of Things": musings on life

"Listening to the Essence of Things": musings on life

Sweet Sorrow

Autumnal Reflections

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Tina Beattie
Oct 27, 2025
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This morning, I woke up feeling sad. I often do. I think sadness is life’s mixed blessing for those of us born to write. This has nothing to do with publications, publicity, and success, and everything to do with the restless, futile quest to find words that will communicate the wordless depths of the soul to another who will read, listen, and understan…

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