The Gift and Pleasure of Wonder
Where do you most experience the pleasure of wonder? Does a few stolen, furtive, and sacred moments with a beloved soul friend present you with this gift? Or, does a cup of coffee in your favorite Parisian cafe elicit sweet memories and moments of wonder? Does the experience of immersing yourself in a treasured book take you places you never dreamed of, and where you become lost in your imagination? Right before my surgery, a dear friend came and visited me. She is not someone I get to spend a lot of time with. But it does not matter. The connection is deep... Over cups of tea, we shared secrets of the heart and and soul, and she presented me with a series of books she dearly treasures and loves - The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - by Alexander McCall . She thought it was time for me to befriend these wonderful and gracious characters she has come to know during my time of recovery. I have to tell you, my friend is very wise. I would never have voluntarily chosen to read these books,...