[embed]https://youtu.be/PDmYkNK_2H0[/embed]Here's 'I Place My Trust Only in You', Episode 46 of Turning Towards Life, a weekly live 30 minute conversation hosted by thirdspace coaching in which Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn dive deep into big questions of human living.You can join our members-only facebook group here to watch live and join in the lively comment conversation on this episode. You can also watch previous episodes there, and on our YouTube channel.This conversation begins with Norman Fischer's Zen-inspired translation of an ancient Hebrew poem, most commonly known in our culture as 'Psalm 16'. Norman has done amazing work on bringing out the simplicity and beauty of words, revealing the deep possibilities of these poems so often obscured by flowery and complex translations, and in this poem he points into a topic we've been exploring for some weeks on Turning Towards Life - the ways in which we might develop the kind of faith in life that can sustain us through the inevitable difficulties we face without us turning away.Here's our source, from Norman's beautiful book 'Opening to You'
I Place My Trust Only In You (Psalm 16)Zen-inspired translation by Norman FischerProtect me from fearFor I place my trust only in you.My soul has said "You are my guardianSole foundation of my happinessAnd I will find my delightIn all that is yours on earth"As for all that shuts you out -Great will be their sorrowI will not pour out their offeringsNor call their names - even in my dreams.You, you, only youAre my share and my cupYou have drawn my lotAnd it has fallen out agreeablyLovely indeed is my estateMy heritage is pleasant to meI bless you who brought me to this dayAnd even at night in the trying timesMy trembling body is tethered to youYour presence is always before meIn all the deeds of my handI will not be shaken from itSo my heart rejoicesMy spirit is gladAnd my body rests secureFor you will not abandon my soul to darknessYou will not suffer me to be overwhelmed in terrorYou will teach me the path toward lifeYour presence is my sweetest joyYour right hand is my chief delightAlways
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