“The demons hate it when you get out of bed. Demons hate fresh air.” (Austin Kleon, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad)
This morning in early May brought to mind one of my favorite quotes from Austin Kleon.
Clear, crisp morning air and beautiful morning skies!
On my morning walks I’m also often reminded of the title of one of Gregory Bateson’s books: Steps to an Ecology of Mind. Each step in my walk is a step toward fresh thinking and new insights!
For fun, I asked Google Gemini Flash 2.0 to generate ten more examples of things demons might also hate:
- The sound of wind chimes in a gentle breeze: Imagine their infernal plotting being constantly disrupted by the delicate tinkling.
- Perfectly ripe, in-season strawberries: The sheer, unadulterated sweetness and natural vibrancy could be anathema to their corrupted palates.
- A well-organized spice rack: The order and clarity might offend their chaotic nature.
- The feeling of bare feet on cool grass on a sunny morning: The simple, grounding sensation could disrupt their connection to darker realms.
- A perfectly brewed cup of chamomile tea: Its soothing and calming properties would be the antithesis of their inner turmoil.
- The sight of two people holding hands without any ulterior motive: Pure, unselfish affection could be a truly repulsive sight.
- The smell of old books in a quiet library: The accumulation of knowledge and stories, especially those of hope and wisdom, might be unbearable.
- A cat purring contentedly in a sunbeam: The epitome of simple joy and peace.
- The moment when a tangled ball of yarn is finally unraveled: The resolution of chaos into order could be deeply unsettling.
- A child’s innocent question about the stars: The vastness and wonder of the universe, untainted by cynicism, might be too much for them to handle.