Pleasure, a Lifestyle...

Pleasure. Can you base a life on pleasure? Probably yes. It's a philosophy, a viewpoint, a lifestyle, and a code for living. What kind of pleasure? Many and varied pleasures. Good food. Good music. Good thoughts. Writing. Walking. Thinking. Being open-ended, open-headed, open-hearted. Leaning to the light. Being positive and healthy. Not taking anything too seriously. Living light and with a hint of grace. Realizing it's a big, complicated Universe, and this humble, little pilgrim is just a tiny energy in a vast sea of energies. When I listen to a good album on the big stereo system at high volume, it's almost a religious ritual. It's a ritual of pleasure. This morning, blazing sunshine and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers blasting out. Beautiful. Pure pleasure. That's the way to do it.