The Via Positiva: Mary Oliver & Hildegard Of Bingen, Sisters Of Astonishment

This wonderful blog post by Matthew Fox speaks to the entreaty from Mary Oliver “I want to tell you everything I have learned about life.  Life is about three things: 1. Pay attention.  2.  Be astonished.  3. Share your astonishment.”

He compares the way she looks at life to Hildegard of Bingen and shares some beautiful poetry from both of these feminine mystical icons.

Please enjoy: