It's the little things...
After the last working week I've had, you too would understand the radio silence.
This past weekend's rest and relaxation out of town was just what the doctor ordered. Well, strictly speaking the doctor also ordered a complete psyche evaluation of me, but let's not get into that right now. Suffice to say that I'm seriously considering a second opinion... or at least an opinion from the people whose voices I hear but never seem to see. My doctor will be the poorer for my lack of patronage. *chuckle*
But seriously, one cannot emphasise enough how important some things are in life. Like the crashing hissing sound of the ocean, the crackling of a roaring fire or, even NO sounds at all. Or a pitch black sky, devoid of all light pollution, puntuated by a billion lights - from horizon to horizon, in every direction. The night sky so big and beautiful it crushes down on you taking your breath away and making you realise simultaneously that you are a very small player in a very big game, and that this is somehow a comfort. Like a barbecue or home cooked meal with close friends who don't mind seeing you talk with your mouth full of food, or an afternoon nap on the sofa with the sun on your face.
Yes, its the little things. Never underestimate the power of these unexpected pleasures. Embrace them. Savour them. It's what keeps us all from taking a semi automatic and shooting some poor unsuspecting Joe standing in line at the post office.
Just a thought.
This past weekend's rest and relaxation out of town was just what the doctor ordered. Well, strictly speaking the doctor also ordered a complete psyche evaluation of me, but let's not get into that right now. Suffice to say that I'm seriously considering a second opinion... or at least an opinion from the people whose voices I hear but never seem to see. My doctor will be the poorer for my lack of patronage. *chuckle*
But seriously, one cannot emphasise enough how important some things are in life. Like the crashing hissing sound of the ocean, the crackling of a roaring fire or, even NO sounds at all. Or a pitch black sky, devoid of all light pollution, puntuated by a billion lights - from horizon to horizon, in every direction. The night sky so big and beautiful it crushes down on you taking your breath away and making you realise simultaneously that you are a very small player in a very big game, and that this is somehow a comfort. Like a barbecue or home cooked meal with close friends who don't mind seeing you talk with your mouth full of food, or an afternoon nap on the sofa with the sun on your face.
Yes, its the little things. Never underestimate the power of these unexpected pleasures. Embrace them. Savour them. It's what keeps us all from taking a semi automatic and shooting some poor unsuspecting Joe standing in line at the post office.
Just a thought.
posted by The Author at 7:48 AM
3 Comments:
What drugs are you on this morning? Did you get laid? You did, didnt you??
I wish. *smile* Sadly no sex or drugs, maybe a little rock 'n roll (just on the iPod).
Thought I'd take a well deserved hiatus from my usual cynical demeanour. I thought the post office public execution thingy added some balance, though. Not enough?
DAZZLE ME WITH A NEW POST TODAY... make it a little more "dark" this time
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