(She) enjoyed the privilege of stillness, most days did absolutely nothing but breathe and look and hear and smell the world turning.
A self-appointed Judge of Existence.
~ Niall Williams, “This Is Happiness” (Bloomsbury Publishing; December 3, 2019)
Photo: Carlos Gotay (via Mennyfox55)
and that is plenty
It is. If one could only accept that.
yes, the eternal inner struggle
A self-appointed judge of existence! I like that…
Yes. Marvelous punch line.
Oh wow – so much to like here:
The photo – and then the words.
Best though: A self-appointed Judge of Existence – BUT What a luxury!!!
Conclusion: THIS IS HAPPINESS…..
Thank you David – another question: How are you!? Thinking of you….
Smiling. Yes. This is happiness! Well stated. As to my condition, let’s just say Better, and I’m grateful! Thanks for asking Kiki.
I‘ll keep you in my thoughts….
That’s my role this weekend! Have decided I will not succumb to the ‘weekend before Christmas, ohmygosh gotta shop!!’ pressures, but instead enjoy the days. Wishing you a similarly indolent time, pal. Very glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better. 😁
Good for you Lori. Thank you!
All grown ups should find a wide grassy place and sit down, lie down, stay for a while in the nothing and everything of it.
So Agree!
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STILLNESS … ‘most days did absolutely nothing but breathe and look and hear and smell the world turning.’ … this is the perfect state for me!!
Me too! Happy Holidays Horty!
Hope you are also taking the time to be still, breathe and then do whatever exercises you must for your shoulder; then be still, breathe, whup my ass at WWF2, be still, breathe…
I am Dale. I am. Thank you.
(And smiling as to WWF2. You day will come)
I am glad you are, David.
(Pffft. I’ve managed to win 3 of 20…)
I can feel momentum shifting.
He he he… riiiiight…
Oh so nice
It is….
Stunning image! and the Words describe the kind of Day I love!!! It is a privilege!!! and “Each Breath Is A Gift”…
It is!