(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)
Live & Learn 
and that is plenty
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It is. If one could only accept that.
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yes, the eternal inner struggle
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A self-appointed judge of existence! I like that…
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Yes. Marvelous punch line.
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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….
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Smiling. Yes. This is happiness! Well stated. As to my condition, let’s just say Better, and I’m grateful! Thanks for asking Kiki.
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I‘ll keep you in my thoughts….
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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. 😁
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Good for you Lori. Thank you!
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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.
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So Agree!
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
STILLNESS … ‘most days did absolutely nothing but breathe and look and hear and smell the world turning.’ … this is the perfect state for me!!
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Me too! Happy Holidays Horty!
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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…
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I am Dale. I am. Thank you.
(And smiling as to WWF2. You day will come)
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I am glad you are, David.
(Pffft. I’ve managed to win 3 of 20…)
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I can feel momentum shifting.
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He he he… riiiiight…
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Oh so nice
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It is….
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Stunning image! and the Words describe the kind of Day I love!!! It is a privilege!!! and “Each Breath Is A Gift”…
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It is!
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