At 71 years and 42 years into my second marriage (my first was to a fellow medical student, lasted only through med school, and I chalk it up as the worst mistake of my life and, simultaneously, the best lesson) I can say without fear of being proved wrong that there is a reason some things are timeless. Like fashion, they may periodical…
At 71 years and 42 years into my second marriage (my first was to a fellow medical student, lasted only through med school, and I chalk it up as the worst mistake of my life and, simultaneously, the best lesson) I can say without fear of being proved wrong that there is a reason some things are timeless. Like fashion, they may periodically fall in or out of favor, but inevitably they are rekindled, over and over, like an inexhaustible ember that can periodically be brought back to flame by a small, favorable puff of wind. The reason, I believe, is that they uniquely suit our innate nature. Some call this God-given while others ascribe it to some poorly understood natural law. I am with the former. These are exactly those things mentioned in these three wonderful essays: the preciousness of time taken to rest, reflect, and enjoy the natural world; the ultimately unsatisfying nature of living with continuous comfort and convenience; and the otherworldy contentment that can only come after decades living with your soulmate. A very nice piece with which to enter the New Year. Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, and Blessed New Year!
At 71 years and 42 years into my second marriage (my first was to a fellow medical student, lasted only through med school, and I chalk it up as the worst mistake of my life and, simultaneously, the best lesson) I can say without fear of being proved wrong that there is a reason some things are timeless. Like fashion, they may periodically fall in or out of favor, but inevitably they are rekindled, over and over, like an inexhaustible ember that can periodically be brought back to flame by a small, favorable puff of wind. The reason, I believe, is that they uniquely suit our innate nature. Some call this God-given while others ascribe it to some poorly understood natural law. I am with the former. These are exactly those things mentioned in these three wonderful essays: the preciousness of time taken to rest, reflect, and enjoy the natural world; the ultimately unsatisfying nature of living with continuous comfort and convenience; and the otherworldy contentment that can only come after decades living with your soulmate. A very nice piece with which to enter the New Year. Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, and Blessed New Year!