Simplicity of Life

Ingrid and I have been discussing life a lot lately. As a matter of fact, we cannot talk shop without mentioning the greater aspects of life. It's impossible, actually, to not end in a philosophical discussion about life and what really matters in life.

Humans are funny creatures. We work, work, work and buy, buy, buy. We get so caught up in conventional things that we tend to forget that cell phones, internet, cars, designer clothes, and boats aren't what truly make us happy.

It's taking the time to treat oneself and just be in the present moment. To sit outside in the morning and listen to the birds sing while drinking a nice cup of tea. It's about reading to expand one's horizons. Enjoying coffee in the presence of friends (not friends on cell phones). It's about star gazing and enjoying a glass of wine or craft beer. It's about tasting the food we eat. It's about gratitude. Being grateful for today and yesterday even if it didn't turn out the way we hoped. It's about taking the time to learn something new. To be productive with the time we have. It's about using your time qualitatively and not quantitatively.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

At the Stone Turtle, we also find ourselves getting so caught up in our to-do lists that we forget to just take a break to enjoy the beauty of life. There are so many things we want to learn, yet always say "later." Enough with the "laters" it's time for some "nows."

We, as you know, love books. But, now I'm on the search of more workshop (learn it yourself) and inspirational type books. Why not be able to have your very own personal workshop while you stay in the Lawton / Fort Sill area? Aspiring writers, poets, painters, gardeners, bakers, bird house builders all have to start somewhere, right? Because as they say, Rome was not built in a day. Something I have to remind myself regularly.

Off to search for awesome, fun how-to books for our cabins Faith and Hope.

Some of Martha's books...and donkey mascot.

Have a motivated Monday,

Dani

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