Monday Morning Wake-Up Call

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The days were quiet.
They’re still here. I never thought they’d last.
Through them, ran the sense—like an underground river…
That there would come a time when these days would be looked back on as happiness: all that life could give of contentment and peace…

It still feels like we just live here, day to day.
But isn’t that the beauty of it?…
You know the rain comes down, the sun shines, grass grows. Children grow old, and die.
That’s the holy all of it.
We all know it full well, but can’t even whisper it…

So, you’re happy lad, is that what you are saying?
We have our health.
Peaceful life.
Work that suits us.
What more can you ask for?

— That They May Face The Rising Sun (2023)

Notes:

  • Loved this movie. Great watch on a peaceful easy Sunday.
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21 thoughts on “Monday Morning Wake-Up Call”

  1. I wish someone had taught me (many years ago), that an average day is indeed, a wonderful day.

    Our culture brainwashes us into believing that to be happy our day must be filled with fireworks, walks on the beach, and parties.

    I wish I had been taught that simply being vertical and in acceptable health, plus getting some sort of satisfaction from “an average day”… is a major success.

  5. I confess: my thought while watching the trailer was that an “average” day in such breathtaking scenery might be easier to feel contented with… And then I realised the point. Thanks for sharing DK, I obviously needed this reminder, and I’m looking forward to watching the film.

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