Beauty in the Ordinary
This is not about being brilliant, or extraordinary, it's not about wanting to be famous, or making headlines, or trying to impress...this about sharing a 'gift' each day with the world...to lift the spirit of people when they read this blog, to show them the beauty in the ordinary.
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Raold Dahl
Hi Jacqueline, they are so right.
ReplyDeleteI know you are an advocate Olive!
DeleteAs a member of the 'older generation' - a 70 year old - I know they are right 'cos I've lived the 'life with less' and survived through the era of materialism. For Rhonda and I, "simple" and "minimal" are key words.
ReplyDeleteWe eat well but in moderation.
We embrace technology in moderation.
Our home is a 114 year old weatherboard that has survived several 'existences'.
Getting through each single day is a legitimate target.
Sounds like you are livin' to me darlin'
DeleteMany of us live life in moderation. The best things in life are not things.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Sock'em. The beauty of nature is enough to decorate my life with.
DeleteMy sentiments exactly for the last several years! GRATITUDE is the thought process for me these days....thank you. N.xo
ReplyDeleteThese days, I get such a kick out of finding new uses for things I already own...and certainly Nella, being grateful for all that I have.
DeleteMe too; that's how I try to live. Well said those guys!
ReplyDeleteHubby and I had a fabulous conversation on the drive home on Friday evening...it's wonderful to know we both feel the same way.
DeleteSounds like some conversations we had in our group, when we were busy as "Occupy Saskatoon."
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I have always been fans of the word, the idea, "enough." I suppose that's another way of saying "moderation." That makes life much simpler. The last new car we bought was about 30 years ago. We've done very well on "new to us" cars since then. Sold our home, living in a much smaller apartment, but we have enough space here. Etc. Etc.
When one spends all one's time managing 'stuff' - it's time for the 'stuff' to go! Rudy and I just made a huge run to the Goodwill - they are always so grateful for donations. I love this phase of our life - this paring down to all that really matters.
ReplyDeleteGreat video. I think was are moving into a new era of minimalism and less is more mentality as a result of the global recession. I guess out of every negative comes something positive ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is true Vanessa...as the lady at the hospital said that day "There's nothing bad happens that something good doesn't come of it!"
DeleteI concurr with cro! well said
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(the ginger guy is cute!!)
how sad am I?
Not in the least sad John...alive, vital, interested...what's wrong with that???
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