Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves. ~Edwin Way Teale
Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! ~Peace Pilgrim
Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice. ~Joseph B. Wirthlin
Don’t stop yourself from enjoying the now because of an imagined tomorrow or a remembered yesterday. Take a look at how you’re stopping yourself from being happy. ~Marie T. Russell
There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you. ~Deuteronomy 12:7 ✝
**All images via Pinterest
I love this post, Natalie.
Thank you.
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Why, thank you, Cynthia. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 ❤
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I hope your recovery is going well.
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Yes, gratitude for the quiet, for the peace for the ability to hear the still small voice of the master Creator—here’s to peace and quiet!
hugs and love—cookie
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Amen and amen!!! Much love to you too, Julie. ❤ ❤ ❤
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I love this post very very much 🙂 ❤ I love the flowers ❤
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Thanks, Trini. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, N ❤
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Love the images Natalie! Thank you for sharing the beauty…
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You are so very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Reblogged this on Moral Value Story.
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Thanks so much for the reblog, Yoshiko. Hugs, N ❤
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Most welcome, Natalie 🙂 Hugs
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Good advice with beautiful pictures! That last one with the feathery dancing ? seeds? is fascinating.
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Thanks, JoAnne! 🙂 ❤
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I love the quotes on simplicity and reducing the complexity of life. And gorgeous photos. 🙂
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Thanks, Brad! 🙂 ❤
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Gorgeous pinks…Love the deft artistic touch. Your beautiful images are such a wonderful way to close out the day.
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Thanks, Charlie. I’m glad they end your day well! 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful pink flower arrangement. 🙂 Love the quote!
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Thanks, Amy! 🙂 ❤
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Calming and lovely, Natalie. What a blessing you are. ❤
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What a lovely compliment, Susan! I’m so glad you enjoy my posts. Hugs, N ❤ 🙂
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I love this post and the flowers! I just bought two big white ceramic bowls. I can’t wait to fill them with roses and hydrangeas…and maybe a gardenia or two. 🙂
Hugs and Blessings,
Theresa
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Oooooohhhhh! That sounds so lovely! And gardenias smell heavenly! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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So beautiful Natalie. Gorgeous images but I just love your quotes. It is enjoying what you have and not coveting what others have that gives peace and happiness.
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Love your comment, Raewyn. Thanks so much for the kind words. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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What an awesome post N. You know I’m a fan. You have been doing a number of these ‘keep it simple’ posts lately eh. I’m loving them. And you know I love the mixed-media art.
Blessings and hugs.
🙂 ❤
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Thanks so much, Staci. I’m glad you are enjoying my “simple” posts. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Loving them.
🙂 ❤
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Wow, another new favorite for me, Natalie. The quotes and pictures are soothing.
Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy ❀
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Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Wendy. Hugs, 🙂 ❤
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I love the quotes!
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I’m glad you enjoyed them, Nico. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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