Elysian — of or relating to or characteristic of heaven or paradise In the quiet hours when we as humans begin our night time rituals and the dim glow of a bedside lamp flickers, there's a sanctuary to be found between the pages of a book. It's a ritual, almost sacred, shared by many—a final act of rebellion against the day's chaos before surrendering to the night's embrace. For me, this end of the day voyage through ink and imagination is more than a habit; it's a lifeline to sanity, creativity, and peace.
I love this piece so much! With some breaks in the routine, my husband and I started going to bed an hour early to read back around 2017, and it was truly life (and sleep) changing. The perfect thing to call "Elysian"
I love this piece so much! With some breaks in the routine, my husband and I started going to bed an hour early to read back around 2017, and it was truly life (and sleep) changing. The perfect thing to call "Elysian"
So poetic and lovely. Thank you, Michael!
I wholeheartedly agree. My wife and I both read after dinner and before we go to sleep. It is deeply soothing and enriching.
Wonderfully lyrical post. I love to read before bed. Often I select nonfiction books like Salt: A World History or books about scientific discoveries.