Lightly Child, Lightly

why don’t you read a poem about the sunrise written 5 centuries ago and contemplate the fact that we have been writing about the same sun for centuries upon centuries and then maybe you’ll calm down

—  Michael


Notes:

  • Photo: DK – 5:25 a.m., April 18, 2022. Sunrise @ Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT. More photos here.
  • 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.”

32 thoughts on “Lightly Child, Lightly”

  1. Stopped me in my tracks. It’s the same feeling I have when I gaze up at the moon and think, ‘My gosh, how many have stared, entranced, at your glowing visage?’ So. Cool.

          1. I gained 10 lbs over the holidays and can’t shake it. I’m on an rx not to lose 20 lbs. That still doesn’t get me to the ragne the gov says is the right weight but I like to eat to much to eat like a rabbit

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