Help us to be ever faithful
gardeners of the spirit,
who know that without darkness
nothing comes to birth,
and without light nothing flowers.
~May Sarton
In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don’t try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.
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.
~Excerpted lines by Lao Tzu
You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. ~2 Samuel 22:29 ✝
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I loved this, it is so true and such wisdom. Love, V
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Thanks, missy. I’m glad you did! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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I love the phrase “gardeners of the spirit” and Lao’s philosophy of flowing with life. Nice reminders Natalie. 🙂
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Me too, Brad. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Hope is indeed blooming–so needed!!!
hugs from a hopeful cookie
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Indeed it is and all I can say about that is PRAISE THE LORD AND HALLELUJAH! I pray hopeful Cookie awakens soon to find the glorious spring has indeed sprung!!! It sure has here! Hugs and love, N 🙂 ❤
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Reblogged this on Daylight Tune Ministries.
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Thanks for the reblog, Yoshiko. 🙂 ❤
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Welcome, Natalie 🙂
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such a beautiful and comforting post, Natalie. I love the images and the wonderful writing of Lao Tzu. Wise, wise words. Thank you and be well!
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Thank you, Holly. I’m glad you found it comforting. I too find great wisdom in Lao Tzu writings. You are very welcome and I pray you are and continue to be well too. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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We are truly blessed to have such wise and soothing quotes from the masters of poetry and literature to lift us. I hope you are well into recovery and doing well! ❤
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“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are…..” true words of wisdom. Thank you for this precious reminder.
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You are very welcome! Thank you for the comment! 🙂 ❤
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I’ve been doing some hardcore gardening at Lorelle’s sons home. My spirit may be high but my back is knackered. 😦
Love’n Hugs
Laurence.
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Oh, I hope you haven’t done too much! My back is a constant issue too when it comes to gardening. Hugs, 🙂 ❤
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Maybe a little too much. 😦
Love’n Hugs
Laurence.
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Love this post Natalie. I’m going to share this on my blog today. God bless and thank you
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Thanks, Pete. You may always share anything of mine that you like. Thanks for doing so. 🙂
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Oh Natalie. This is beautiful. All I can say is “I love this”.
You know I’m a big fan keeping it simple and valuing moments.
Love and blessings and huge hug from down south.
🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Staci. I’m so glad you liked it. Much love and hugs and blessings to you as well! 🙂 ❤
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So true. We have an inner light which Christ gives us to reach out to others.
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Yeppers, we’re supposed to let that little light shine! 🙂 ❤
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You find the loveliest pictures and quotes, Natalie. I always love your posts. ❤
Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy ❀
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Why, thank you, Wendy. I’m so glad you enjoy my posts. Blessings and hugs to you too! 🙂 ❤
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Amen! Thank you Natalie for sharing this.
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You are very welcome, Nico. 🙂
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