This is a great mediation for all of us. One of my favorites.
One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach; one can collect only a few and they are more beautiful if they are few. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Being selective in choosing activities, in choosing friends, in choosing material possessions fosters unexpected appreciation. Too much of any one thing negates whatever specialness might have been realized. If we surround ourselves with acquaintances, we never fully share in knowing a few people well. If we surround ourselves with "toys", we never learn how we really want to spend our time.
When we don't take life slowly, piece by piece (one shell at a time), we avoid the greatest discovery of all, the person within. When our attention to persons, places, things is deliberate and steady, the beauty within the object of our focus shines fort, and we, too, are made more beautiful in the process.
Today, I will take time to smell the flowers.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
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That was beautiful & true. I also loved that beautiful book. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh, this was just a lovely post! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBev, since moving here, I find that I am no longer rushing, racing...I am calmer, less anxious and enjoying the time we have so much more!...:)JP
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