We ought to ask ourselves again and constantly: Why fill our lives with such effort and torment, when we know that we will be here only once and when we have such a brief and unrepeatable time in this indescribably beautiful world?
— Semezdin Mehmedinovic, My Heart: A Novel. (Catapult, March 9, 2021)
Notes:
- Photo: DK @ Daybreak @ 5:25 am, April 19, 2021. 46° F. Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT
- New York Times Book Review of My Heart titled “Forgetting Doesn’t Kill You, but It Sure Feels Like It.”
Live & Learn 
Yes, and again: YES.
Maybe you won’t get agreement from the believer in several lives – but I’m always amused at what I heard once: Reincarnation might be possible. Hopefully, we all will get recycled….
LikeLiked by 3 people
Oh, I hope so too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Because why not live it fully?
LikeLiked by 2 people
And THAT is the point.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely. I am all for that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exquisite pal, truly.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Lori.
LikeLike
yes, why waste a moment of our time and energy?
LikeLiked by 2 people
THAT, is the punch line.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fabulous shot. You’ve mastered that camera
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
This is timely, as I have just decided that I will allow myself a day off from working so hard in my garden. After all, tomorrow is another day, and do I really need to spend every day working so hard? As for the gorgeous photo, do you just happen to arrive at this place just as something beautiful happens or do you stand and wait for that spectacular moment? This photo is just wonderful.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Take the day off Anneli. As to waiting, I don’t wait for anything or anybody, unless it’s the sunrise, and I give Me Sun a max of 5 min. Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your timing is working out well for you. Taking a day off is working well for me too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very good!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You know so many beautiful beaches and bodies of water in your territory! No matter how many lifetimes we will live on this planet, we get the most out of any life by learning to appreciate and be fully present. Thank you David for inspiring us to do that!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true Valerie! Thank you!
LikeLike
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Amazing morning view … “Why fill our lives with such effort and torment, when we know that we will be here only once and when we have such a brief and unrepeatable time in this indescribably beautiful world? — Semezdin Mehmedinovic, My Heart: A Novel. (Catapult, March 9, 2021).
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful, Dave.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Jean.
LikeLike
You’re most welcome.
LikeLike
To ask this question opens a door ..but when we live it! We expand into freedom 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
Let freedom Rain!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person