Photography by Nance Harper, text by Corey Amaro.
While sitting around the fair Nance told us about a retreat she had taken that asked the retreatants to list: What brought them pleasure.
She went on to say that after the list was made the speaker asked them to look at their list and ask themselves how often they actually shared or did the things that gave them pleasure.
Years ago when Nance went on this retreat she said she listed "Work" as a source of pleasure.
I could understand that. After all, hopefully we enjoy what we do since most of us spend so much of our lives working.
Nevertheless, when French Husband made his list he asked Nance to define, "Pleasure" not because he did not know the meaning of the word, but because on his list he did not mention work, nnor family. French Husband explained (and let me tell you that is what makes the French French is their need to discuss everything down to the nitty gritty detail. Because after all philosophy, and meaning and backing up everything you say with ten examples is a fact of French education.)
French Husband went on to say that, work brought him satisfaction, and responsibility. And that family brings him love, joy, accomplishment… and that pleasure, well that meant to him, Corey, Corey, Corey…"
I was tickled pink.
What brings you pleasure?
I answered:
Being with those I love,
Blogging,
Having people over for dinner,
The brocante,
traveling,
daydreaming,
and most of all…. Dancing.
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