Instructions for Living Daily Devotions by Mary Oliver
Some days, the world feels loud and hurried, and it’s easy to lose your footing. In those moments, what we often need most is a quiet voice, a steady hand to remind us of the simple, solid ground beneath our feet. Mary Oliver was a master of finding that quiet, of paying attention to the small wonders that hold the biggest truths. This little deck of cards is like having a piece of that wisdom in your pocket, a way to start each day with a bit of poetry and a clear eye for the beauty that’s always there, waiting to be noticed.
What makes it special?
Now, Mary Oliver wasn’t one for fancy words when a plain one would do. Her poetry feels like a conversation with a wise friend on a long walk through the woods. She had a way of looking at the world—at a blade of grass, a bird in flight, the surface of a pond—and seeing a lesson for how to live. This isn't just a collection of quotes; it’s a gathering of her most essential instructions for living a life. Each of the fifty cards is a bite-sized piece of her spirit, paired with gentle drawings of the very nature that inspired her. It’s an invitation to slow down and listen, just for a moment.
- A Daily Dose of Wonder: Start each morning with one of fifty inspirational quotes drawn from Mary Oliver's celebrated poetry, designed to encourage reflection and awe.
- Simple Instructions for Life: Receive gentle guidance on how to live a more fulfilling life with simple directives like "Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it."
- A Connection to the Natural World: Beautifully illustrated with nature drawings, each card brings you closer to the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things.
- A Moment for Yourself: The included stand allows you to display a card on your desk or bedside table, offering a steady, quiet reminder to breathe and be present throughout your day.
Built for your real life.
You see, finding peace doesn't have to be some grand, time-consuming quest. Sometimes, it’s found in the small rituals that anchor our days. This deck is built for that. It’s for the parent stealing a quiet moment before the house wakes up, for the person feeling overwhelmed and in need of a gentle reminder of what truly matters. You can pull a card in the morning for a bit of guidance, or keep one on your desk to glance at when the day gets tangled. It’s a simple, honest tool for connecting back to yourself and to the quiet strength that nature and a few true words can offer. It’s a way to come back to the pond, and just live your life.
