You mustn’t wish for another life. You mustn’t want to be somebody else.
What you must do is this:
“Rejoice evermore.
Pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks.”
I am not all the way capable of so much, but those are the right instructions.
~ Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
Notes:
- Photo: via Your Eyes Blaze Out
- Related Posts: Wendell Berry
Live & Learn 
I try … I try ….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too!
LikeLike
Amen Wendell! 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is my quest….
LikeLiked by 1 person
and all we can do is strive for that and hope for the best –
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes….
LikeLike
Being thankful now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gratitude for the reminder David 💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Val
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the photograph with the fine neck hair.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a beautiful shot. And I could not find the photographer (unfortunately).
LikeLike
I am not all the way capable either, but I agree, those are the right instructions….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed, David!! Cher xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
As Jerry Lewis said at the end of the “Nutty Professor” “You might as well be happy with yourself, because you have to live with you for the rest of your life.”
-Alan
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love that line Alan. First I heard of it. Terrific. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wendell Berry, such a master of literature…he interests are widely varied and he speaks with strength of conviction, his intellect and passion, a gift to us…he cares about others and the world he lives in and the world that will bestowed forward to generations, beyond…he is a treasure…and he learned much by reading the Bible…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 King James Version (KJV)
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
http://billmoyers.com/segment/wendell-berry-on-his-hopes-for-humanity/
I have yet to watch the video in the link above (40 min)
http://billmoyers.com/guest/wendell-berry/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for the additional background Christie. I’m off to check out the video. Dave
LikeLike
Dave, this is what you are doing by sharing your gifts with us 🙂 …and I thank you…
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Christie. Appreciate it.
LikeLike
gorgeous photo! love this. Wonderful post.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really needed this reminder not to wish to be someone else, which is what we do when our lives appear “less than” another’s. So glad I found time to catch up on my followings.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Lisanne. I feel similar….
LikeLike