I really loved this. It reminded me of the themes in "Sea of Tranquility", that feeling that ours is the worst time yet. I've been thinking recently about when I was a teenager and hating the thought of living and struggling and being overwhelmed for so many decades. And now I'm still struggling in so many ways, but I'm so much happier and I'm able to see these struggles as just seasons. And just noticing the smallest things that bring me joy. Thank you for this beautiful reminder.
My husband and I recently bought an oil painting. It still sometimes feels like too much, too frivolous or pretentious. But at the same time, it feels deeply meaningful. It’s wonderful to look at, and I love to think that we have “contributed to the arts” in some small way by supporting this artist. There’s something really good about pursuing beauty even though it costs us something.
I really loved this. It reminded me of the themes in "Sea of Tranquility", that feeling that ours is the worst time yet. I've been thinking recently about when I was a teenager and hating the thought of living and struggling and being overwhelmed for so many decades. And now I'm still struggling in so many ways, but I'm so much happier and I'm able to see these struggles as just seasons. And just noticing the smallest things that bring me joy. Thank you for this beautiful reminder.
That Hans von Balthasar quote is perfection.
My husband and I recently bought an oil painting. It still sometimes feels like too much, too frivolous or pretentious. But at the same time, it feels deeply meaningful. It’s wonderful to look at, and I love to think that we have “contributed to the arts” in some small way by supporting this artist. There’s something really good about pursuing beauty even though it costs us something.
I recommend “The Paris Wife” as a great (historical fiction) book flight pick to go with A Moveable Feast.