Quote by Nick Lyons, from Bright Rivers

With rivers as with good friends, you always feel better for a few hours in their presence; you always want to review your dialogue, years later, with a particular pool or riffle or bend, and to live back through the layers of experience. We have been to this river before and together. We have much to relive.

With rivers as with good friends, you always feel better for

Summary

This quote highlights the therapeutic and nostalgic effects of spending time in the presence of rivers, paralleling the experience with that of good friends. Being in the company of rivers brings about an immediate sense of well-being, offering solace and rejuvenation. The quote goes on to express the desire to revisit and reminisce conversations and memories with specific aspects of the river, such as a pool, riffle, or bend, accessing a multitude of layered experiences. This suggests that rivers have the power to evoke a profound connection and provide abundant opportunities for reflection, allowing for the reliving of cherished moments shared with them.

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By Nick Lyons, from Bright Rivers

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