Saturday, August 7, 2010
Simple Abundance
A long time ago, I was given a book written by Sarah Ban Breathnach entitled Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy (my copy was published in '95). There is a section for each day of the year. The topics are full of variety, tons of quotes, and a section called "Joyful Simplicities" for each month of the year. This is basically a book for you to stop and be thankful for the most simple things in life.
I rediscovered this book when deep cleaning the basement. This book doesn't replace (and I hope the author is not egocentric enough to think that is should replace) my bible and other religious practices. The book is just a sweet way for me to slow down and look at some specific elements in life. For example, today's entry is on animals. Tomorrow's in on antiquing. I should list 101 things for which I am thankful. Sounds simple, but I get so caught up in life that I tend to overlook those beautiful things around us.
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I love making lists like that. I once 'made' myself make a list of things I liked about myself - it was such a difficult exercise but well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI love that idea, The Green Girl . . . for everyone else--ha! ha! I think we forget that even through our imperfections, we are still a gift from God. I may have my daughters do this list the next time they speak negative about themselves.
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