There are a finite number of times we get to do anything and after the first time it’s a count. We only get to look at the sky so many times in a life. There are a finite number of rainstorms and seasons that we’ll witness, and the number seems so big until it doesn’t. We never know when will be the last time we taste something or see someone or do anything at all. And for all the money in the world, time is not for sale no matter what the doctors say when we beg for more of it toward the end, finally seeing that we forgot to count the raindrops.
— Cory Richards, The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within (Random House, July 9, 2024)
Notes:
- Book Reviews:
- NPR (July 10 2024): “This photographer nearly died mountain climbing. His memoir details the mental toll“
- Outside (July 7, 2024): “Cory Richards Was Too Depressed to Get Off the Couch. Then, He Summited Everest Without Oxygen.”
- Portrait by Clayton Boyd
- Post Title Inspired by Albert Einstein’s quote: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.”
The opening and closing line. Boom I read this 3 times and really love it . Saving it.
Yes!
“Time is not for sale”. Wow. That landed hard.
Take the afternoon to rewatch your week of timelapses. I can state with confidence that you count these infinite moments more than most. We should all take your lead.
That was a compliment. Miracle. Right?
Rain at 4:00. I’ll be counting the raindrops.
So many miracles laced with kindness. Waiting for shoe to drop.
No doom and gloom. I was just being nice. Plus…I wear flip flops in the summer… or go barefoot. No shoes.
Cara, this looks like a slightly barbed compliment…. or is it a miracle? but then, everything is a miracle if we can see it in its own light. Good to see you in such a peaceful mood 🙂
Not barbed at all and DK knew it. Just didn’t know what to do with the compliment.
😉
This struck deep. I can’t wait to get my hands on the book. Thanks, DK.
“This Struck Deep”… Perfect! Exactly what I felt. Thanks Laila!
Thank you both.
Time cannot be bought is one of my mantra sentences for many years. I realised that when I was overwhelmed with stuff I should do and time was running out completely. I changed my world to suit me better and since then I’m just FINE! (btw, I’m not screaming but can’t do bold).
But I do like that last sentence you quoted. Still – positive feelings
good!
To be present is a gift to ones self.
Oh if only to give myself more presents Laurie! 😀
The drawn, image of Cory Richards is telling…I will send a few short words about the post in an email…
Thanks.