How about we share another Mary Oliver poem? After all, you can never have too many of those. In this one, the poet seems to acknowledge that it is often hard to simply live in and enjoy the moment, perhaps because we are afraid it can't last. She urges us to give in to that moment and fully experience the joy. Although "much can never be redeemed, still, life has some possibility left." Don't Hesitate by Mary Oliver If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happens better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is no
Reminds me of home!!!!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteThe guy who invented Simon's cat obviously knows cats very well, Snap! I think all cat lovers can relate.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Simon's kitten is HILARIOUS!
ReplyDeleteLike I said, the man definitely knows cats, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteHilarious! I watched it and immediately jumped up to make Waders watch it too! Reminds me of every cat I've ever known!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think we all know and have known such cats, Susan. There are probably at least three such close to you right now!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen this one before - love it!
ReplyDeleteSimon's cat is Everycat, Jayne, and he's (she's?) just the best!
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