Your Pleasure Pyramid is great, and it reminded me of a woman I knew in the 90s in New York City. She was a former Broadway dancer in her 70s who taught classes at my theater school. She always wore a very strong perfume, and we asked her about it all the time, but she refused to tell us, saying, "I won't tell anyone the secret of my greatest joy!" On the last day of class she finally brought in the bottle of perfume she used, and it was called JOY! She let us pass it around and hold it in our hands, telling us, "Find something that makes you joyful every single day."
That's exactly what I mean. Hearing about the perfume Joy like this reminds me that women of their generation really loved that perfume, and also, that classic, Chanel # 5! Also: I need to write a post about perfume!
Oh, flowers! I now have a new patch of stubby lavender and white crocuses which will be gone in a week. Too short to harvest for the house but so pretty.
I’m relating heavily to seeking out pleasure at this time in my life. When much younger l don’t remember seeking it. It was just there and maybe noticed. Now, even though it pops up unexpectedly at times I also more carefully select what l know will help it appear.
Just like the journey is often more interesting than the destination, working towards a goal and building the lego construction is often more pleasurable than the final result. For me anyway ...
Love these thoughts (and suggestions), Catherine. And the idea that we can seek out pleasure no matter our age or stage is delicious!
Thanks, NTE. Many of us in our later years have more time to seek out pleasure, so we should give ourselves permission to do so!
Your Pleasure Pyramid is great, and it reminded me of a woman I knew in the 90s in New York City. She was a former Broadway dancer in her 70s who taught classes at my theater school. She always wore a very strong perfume, and we asked her about it all the time, but she refused to tell us, saying, "I won't tell anyone the secret of my greatest joy!" On the last day of class she finally brought in the bottle of perfume she used, and it was called JOY! She let us pass it around and hold it in our hands, telling us, "Find something that makes you joyful every single day."
That's exactly what I mean. Hearing about the perfume Joy like this reminds me that women of their generation really loved that perfume, and also, that classic, Chanel # 5! Also: I need to write a post about perfume!
YES please do, and I'll comment on the one that brings the most joy to me and everyone who smells it (hint: it's in every bakery :)
Especially LOVED this one, Cathy! Watching my daffodils push up is one of my reliable springtime pleasures.
Oh, flowers! I now have a new patch of stubby lavender and white crocuses which will be gone in a week. Too short to harvest for the house but so pretty.
Ah, yes: spooning. And what do you recommend for those who are unpartnered?
I know someone who gets great comfort from a life-sized pillow! Whatever gets you through the night . . .
I tried it; it doesn't work for me. Maybe some advice next time, if you have any, on meeting men when we're older.
I’m relating heavily to seeking out pleasure at this time in my life. When much younger l don’t remember seeking it. It was just there and maybe noticed. Now, even though it pops up unexpectedly at times I also more carefully select what l know will help it appear.
Please provide examples of what you select to bring pleasure!
Just like the journey is often more interesting than the destination, working towards a goal and building the lego construction is often more pleasurable than the final result. For me anyway ...