A Reading Life, A Writing Life, with Sally Bayley
What are Days For?
Nov 29, 2023
Miss Cull, a frequent guest, joins Sally to meditate on how we spend our days, drawing on prayer, hope, hymns, and reading. They reflect on encounters in the library and the repetitive nature of days. They discuss Miss Cole's character as a music teacher, her ability to banish demons, and her morning walks in the forest.
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Quick takeaways
- Days should be a source of happiness and there is no other place to truly live but in the days themselves.
- Encounters with familiar figures, such as librarians and determined teachers, can spark a sense of connection and joy.
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The Significance of Days and Happiness
The podcast explores the importance of days and how they bring happiness. Days are meant to be lived and enjoyed, waking us up repeatedly. The speaker ponders the purpose of days, which leads to the presence of the priest and doctor running together in their long coats. It is emphasized that days should be a source of happiness and that there is no other place to truly live but in the days themselves.
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