"What world could we create if we turned our attention toward it? ... What world do we see, what world can we lose, what worlds do we acknowledge—and which worlds do we co-create and link together?"
yesssss yes!! I asked almost exactly these same questions in a recent piece on apocalypse as well--it seems so many of us are visiting this idea of the reveal, and co-creation of new worlds and I'm here for it!
I so agree--so many of us are looking, noticing, turning attention to new ways, how to co-create new worlds. I love that you've been thinking of this and that it spoke to you. 💜
This essay truly depicts both the simplicity and genius of your mind Freya - all the connections you make flow like river through your narrative. Needless to say my favourite bit was the comparison of waxwings to kodamas 💜
Thank you for this beautiful and informative piece about those haunting birds that seem to be a living watercolor painting, and the trees we often take for granted. I need to read more Odell.
Hipsters hugging trees for effect is one thing but becoming part tree is a truly lovely notion
Ooh, I remember this one! Glad to read it again, so lovely. Echoing Sharon's quote below ...
"What world could we create if we turned our attention toward it? ... What world do we see, what world can we lose, what worlds do we acknowledge—and which worlds do we co-create and link together?"
yesssss yes!! I asked almost exactly these same questions in a recent piece on apocalypse as well--it seems so many of us are visiting this idea of the reveal, and co-creation of new worlds and I'm here for it!
I so agree--so many of us are looking, noticing, turning attention to new ways, how to co-create new worlds. I love that you've been thinking of this and that it spoke to you. 💜
This essay truly depicts both the simplicity and genius of your mind Freya - all the connections you make flow like river through your narrative. Needless to say my favourite bit was the comparison of waxwings to kodamas 💜
Ah, dearest Swarna, thank you. I adore those kodamas too. 💜
Thank you for this beautiful and informative piece about those haunting birds that seem to be a living watercolor painting, and the trees we often take for granted. I need to read more Odell.
Thank you so much Thomas. 💜
I want to read this essay every day for the rest of my life. It soars with truth both minute and grand. Thank you for your beautiful mind!
That means so much to me Kimberly, thank you. 💜
This is just so beautiful Freya.
Any words I try and say here just take away from what you have written so I will Ieave it at that.
Thank you. 🙏
Thank you dear Jo. 💜
This is truly beautiful, Freya. A tender and rich relationship with place & time.
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I realize this is a piece from your archive, but I’ve never read it before. It is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much--I love your work as well. 💜