And I also know a way of life that is soft pride, grace of movement, light and continuous frustration, that has a skill at aloofness that comes from a long and ancient path. Like a tiny sign of revolt an irony light and eccentric. There’s a side of life that’s like drinking coffee on a terrace in winter cold bundled up in wool.
I know a way of life that’s a light shadow unfurled to the wind and flapping lightly on the ground: a life that’s floating shadow, levitation and dreams in broad daylight: I live the richness of the earth.
— Clarice Lispector, tr. by Elizabeth Lowe, “The Stream of Life” (Água Viva)
Notes:
- Photo: DK, Daybreak. January 21, 2021. 7:07 am. 32° F. & Snowing. Cove Island Park, Stamford CT.
- Quote Source weltenwellen
- Post Title & Inspiration: Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.”
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What amazing view in this photograph… Takes me in, also these words, too… How possible someone takes a photograph and another one expressing the feelings and thoughts and they all meet in a post, and hits my humble nia too… This is really amazing and great dear Dave, Thank you sharing with us all these beautiful moments and notes with us. Blessing and Happiness to you all, Love, nia
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Awwww, beautiful Nia. Thanks so much.
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“…drinking coffee on a terrace in winter cold bundled up in wool.” What coziness this phrase evokes, and when coupled with your photo? Ahhhh….💕
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Miss that, huh, Lori?!?!
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I do, but drinking coffee in the sun on the patio by the pool ain’t too shabby….😋
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Looks like here David ❄️ life that’s floating shadow, levitation and dreams in broad daylight…have a joyful day ☺️💫
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Well now, you and Ms Lispector are floating on the same clouds! Enjoy!
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Perfect pairing, DK.
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Thanks Dale…
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Simply awesome! … “I live the richness of the earth.” — Clarice Lispector, tr. by Elizabeth Lowe, “The Stream of Life” (Água Viva).
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And in your photo, too, you are showing so many different aspects of this place.
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Thank you Anneli. And actually SEEING so much that I didn’t know existed.
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I think photography really helps to open our eyes, as we are always looking for good compositions and scenes and objects of beauty. I love the way you have shown so many aspects of that area, and that it has made you aware, as much as it has made us aware of its many faces.
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Thank you Anneli. You are so right. There’s beauty in every corner depending on the mood of the day.
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Magnificent photo
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Thank you Mimi.
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‘i live the richness of the earth.’ – that is everything
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That’s the punch line.
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Here’s the prayer: may all be able to live the richness of the earth.
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Yes!
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Ways of life … yes. They change with the wind and seasons. Beautiful capture 💛
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Thank you Val.
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