Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me. ~Seymour Miller & Jill Jackson, "Let There Be Peace on Earth," 1955 It is a policy of mine to be neutral on this little blog, keeping the stories more about how I overcome my personal struggles, my path to a more peaceful and … Continue reading You are the light of the world
Blessings
Steadfast Simplicity
The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed — it is a process of elimination. ~Elbert Hubbard Striving toward minimalism is finally letting go of everything, and looking forward in anticipation toward all that will be gained in choosing to live and embody a simpler … Continue reading Steadfast Simplicity
Grateful, thankful, blessed to be
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite - only a sense of existence. Well, anything for variety. I am ready to try this for the next ten thousand years, and exhaust it. How sweet to think of! my … Continue reading Grateful, thankful, blessed to be
Healthy Eating, Simplified
Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels. ~Author unknown Before I go on about the ways I have simplified the task of feeding my family, I want to say that it has been a long road getting here and I’m not quite sure the path to eating perfection will ever be attained, nor should … Continue reading Healthy Eating, Simplified
One Lovely Blog
A special thank you to Natalie of http://mysupercrazylife.com for the nomination of the One Lovely Blog award. Do yourself a favor and read her blog! Faced with a ridiculous amount of challenges in a relatively short time-frame, her lovely writings are filled with humor, truth, and light. To continue the nomination, here are seven random … Continue reading One Lovely Blog
Living Intentionally in 2014
Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850 I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's. ~Henry Moore It's that time of year, one resplendent with making … Continue reading Living Intentionally in 2014
Grateful for Family, Friends, and Faith: Days 8-10 (30 Days of Thanks)
In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~ Albert Schweitzer The weekend was full of great and wonderful things, and for this reason, I gladly … Continue reading Grateful for Family, Friends, and Faith: Days 8-10 (30 Days of Thanks)
