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
Forgiveness
From Darkness to Light
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ― Albert Camus When tragedy falls upon us, how do we respond? When tremendous joy is off-set by excruciating trials, which wins over your heart? When your faith in God is tested daily and you feel your mind darkening and … Continue reading From Darkness to Light
Choosing Love in the Tough Times
“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ― Lao Tzu I’ve been working on being content with what I have. Trying to fall in love again with my home. Trying to be happy with what I own, … Continue reading Choosing Love in the Tough Times
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
Simply, love
There are times when silence has the loudest voice. ~ Leroy Brownlow "...Peace begins with a smile. Smile five times a day at someone you don't really want to smile at; do it for peace..." ~Mother Teresa Day and evening, I have sat diligently at my distressed white Queen Anne desk to begin writing … Continue reading Simply, love
Peaceful Remembrance
Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title. ~ Virginia Woolf Forgotten memories stream back to my mind and blind side me with rich imagery and preserved moments from the days of old. These once-forgotten instances of long-ago … Continue reading Peaceful Remembrance
