Simplicity
“Live more simply, so that you can find time to enjoy the little pleasures of life.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
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Fly in a Lily, Millbrook, New York
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“Live more simply, so that you can find time to enjoy the little pleasures of life.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
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Fly in a Lily, Millbrook, New York
So true.
June 19, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Do you live in Millbrook, Ellen?
June 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Not anymore… we are in New York City but we used to live in Millbrook. Do you know it? We miss it but are striving for a simpler life. How are you doing? Have missed hearing from you. xxellen
June 19, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Yes. We should get back to emailing. x
July 3, 2024 at 4:09 AM
That would be nice. 🙏🏽
July 3, 2024 at 9:12 AM
That’s pure wisdom!! I love to keep it simple! Simplicity adds more value to my life! Thanks for sharing. Light and blessings, my friend!
June 19, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Thank you so much, Susana!! We are so bombarded in every direction, keeping it simple is sometimes a struggle. Light and blessings to you, dear friend!🙏
June 19, 2024 at 4:24 PM
The simplicity of Life is the Art. Not all of us can follow this way.
June 19, 2024 at 8:11 AM
It is a lifetime goal. Thank you for your thoughts.
June 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Gorgeous! A pollinator at work…
June 19, 2024 at 10:08 AM
I do agree those little pleasures and treasures in life we all appreciate are more easily revealed – and enjoyed – in a less complex existence.
June 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Yes, I saw that as a child when I lived with my immigrant peasant Sicilian grandparents for periods of time. I was very happy there with them and it was a very simple life.
June 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
I see the tendency in me and so many others to pack our lives full with activities and stuff and clutter, which is in and of itself stress-filled. You’re right–simplicity is a lifetime journey of awareness.
June 19, 2024 at 11:31 AM
I find it a constant battle to simplify things. But getting rid of all the possessions with my husband’s great aunt’s apartment and my mother’s taught me valuable lessons. But Tom and I have too much stuff and there is the constant temptation to buy. We are practically hermits though so, in that sense, we have simplified things. Still it is a constant battle. My Sicilian grandparents taught me to live simply. And as a child, I was happiest at their apartment. Grandpa was an immigrant and came here with nothing so he taught me a lot!!
June 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
I have a dear friend who lives in central Italy who says her surroundings and the people in her neighborhood have all helped her to learn what it means to simplify. Your grandpa gave you a great gift. Our culture creates unnecessary need. I love your perspective.
June 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Yes, it is so hard to resist all the constant bombardments of ads, people, etc. And, yes, Grandpa and Grandma did give me a great gift but it is a constant battle not to get sucked in to all that surrounds us. And I have not succeeded in living as simply as they did.
June 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Somehow you’ve made that nasty little fly look regal. 🙂
June 19, 2024 at 12:15 PM
😄Thanks for the funny comment, Nancy.
June 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This photo has such a warm cheerful feeling to it, Ellen. I am trying to simplify my life right now but it is hard, especially with all of the technology and the constant change of it. This is a good reminder to keep at it though. 😊
June 19, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Yes, Julie, it is hard to simplify things in today’s world but it can be done to some degree at least. I am trying to pare down things but, as you say, it is hard. We live in a consumer society and are constantly bombarded with things from every direction.
June 19, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Contentment comes from the simplest things.
June 20, 2024 at 8:43 AM
So true, Ronnie! Thanks for stopping by.
June 20, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Bonjour
L’été est enfin arrivé, et avec lui vient l’excitation des vacances tant attendues
Que vous partiez à la plage, à la montagne ou que vous restiez chez vous pour vous détendre
Je viens souhaiter de bonnes vacances à vos proches
Bonnes Vacances à toutes et tous !
July 8, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Merci beaucoup, Bernard et bon vacance a vous.
July 8, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Very wisely written and so cute picture and amazing colors!!
November 28, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Thank you so much, Jean!
November 28, 2024 at 10:10 AM