Reading a book at a bar is one of my favorite indulgences. The moments of indulging in warm plates, cool drinks, and compiled words are the simple pleasures that I love to soak in as the summer unfolds. Today's location: A consistent favorite - Agave Taco Bar in Wash Park. My order: "The Traditional" with a Tajin rim & the Steak Nachos. The book: The Power of Myth Author: Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American mythologist, writer, and lecturer. He is best known for his work in comparative mythology and the study of the human experience of myth across different cultures and time periods. Today's quotes and ponderings:
This book has been a beautiful read so far. Campbell is brilliant and the topic of the book combines two of my loves: literature and spirituality. The quotes above are not all that struck me as I tipsily read with my margarita in hand. No, there are so many more quotes and ideas...but I'll save those indulgences for another post...particularly the idea of the loss of ritual in our world. This is something I think about often because I feel that we have lost the sacred and instead are far too concerned with the base demands of the world: money, property, investments, appearances, etc. When we should be living in consciousness that everyday is a sacrament, everyday is a ritual, and everyday is an opportunity to unite with the divine; we just have to open and participate.
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AuthorBrianna is a proud native of West Denver and she is an avid admirer of the arts. Her admiration of the arts is centered around her draw toward the beautiful and good of everyday life. Brianna finds beauty in a well-worn book, in the eclectic colors and textures of a thrift store find, and in the sound of a killer guitar solo whether it be live or through a well thought out Spotify playlist. Her passions are varied and many, but they all center on appreciating the fullness of life. Archives
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