“…June 18th. I want –
Time, leisure to draw and study a few things closely by feeling, not thinking – to get at things.
I want laughter, its satisfaction and balance and wide security.
I want a chance to play, to do things I choose just for the joy of doing, for no purpose of advancement.
To understand patiently the laws of growing things. I feel there is no time for these because I am driven by the crowd, filling my days with earning money, and keeping up with friends – like a ping-pong ball.”
~ Marion Milner, A Life of One’s Own (Originally published in 1934)
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And the health to want it, and do it…
Especially that…
“just for the joy of doing”…perfect.
That, was the punch line Van.
yes, to all of that –
Smiling, esp to all of that.
I know the feeling D: Beautifully expressed.
It is…and so interesting to find the same feelings and sentiment so many years ago that we feel today.
Maybe not so surprising to find similarities…. The country was trying to recover from the Great Depression.
That’s true Peggy….good insight…
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Exactly what I want too! …. after this awful week!!
BEAUTIFUL!
To study things closely by feeling, not thinking.
Yes. Like that…
Very well said! The longing for rest…
We grant you that wish Christi…
And to think Marion was struggling with this in 1934. This 24/7/365 world of hyper connectivity we now inhabit would have given her a run for the money…. That said, her struggles resonate.
thought the exact same thing Lori…
Was this your Father’s Day wish? Did you get it?
Yes, thanks!