past times

[rowanryder]

I've been unwell for a week or so, and my dreams were even wilder than usual! But better now. One thing I did, as I was recovering, was to re-read a book which I'm sure I've read before, and yet which I couldn't remember except for one paragraph towards the end. Yet this time, this book had quite an effect on me. For some reason it sparked such

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[amaebi]

Not to ignore the rest of an interesting post-- but I'm glad you're feeling better, and I hope you're soon in full vigor!

[rowanryder]

thank you! getting there! xx

[rowanryder]

that's very insightful, you know; at every level. I think you're right about books. Although I read this one years ago, it was just a bit of fun - now it spoke to me much more deeply. I suffered from a crippling homesickness for many years - and while that's settled down, I know that there are still parts of me that feel somewhat lost and rootless. There's no need for it, now; just a bad mental habit. But all bad habits can be broken! xxx

[cmcmck]

'my body and subconscious tried to shout at me about their needs'

I know that one......................well!

Glad you're feeling better.

[rowanryder]

xxx - hang on in there!

[cathy_edgett]

Ah, "the things that nourish us, that we sometimes allow to drift away ..."

Yes.

Do you mind sharing the name of the book?

I do think we need these times of "unwellness", especially this time of year when the veil is thin between the living and the dead. It feels a potent time to me, a time for nourishment within and without.

[rowanryder]

It is a potent time, and I think you're right - it's like letting the fields lie fallow for a year, as we rotate the crops! The book? - haha - yes indeed; it's Terry Pratchett's 'Lords and Ladies'. Not thought of as any kind of heavyweight or philosophical book, but I do think that Pratchett actually manages to slip in so much philosophy within the humour, it's unbelievable. And why shouldn't we enjoy the lessons that books bring us? Laughter helps, eh? ;) Blessed Be xxx

[cathy_edgett]

Yes, I agree. I will order the book.

To laughter, potency, and lying fallow at times. :-)

Blessed Be.

xxx

[rowanryder]

its VERY funny! xxx

[bardcat]

I do hope you are feeling much better now.

I sent you a personal message on Facebook about your book. Very meaningful read for me.

Jeff

[rowanryder]

thank you so much for your kindness, Jeff. I'm always glad when something I write strikes a few chords! Most of my stuff travels by word of mouth! xxx