"The best things in life are nearest:
Breath in your nostrils,
light in your eyes,
flowers at your feet,
duties at your hand,
the path of right just before you.
Then do not grasp at the stars,
but do life’s plain, common work as it comes,
certain that daily duties and daily bread
are the sweetest things in life."
Breath in your nostrils,
light in your eyes,
flowers at your feet,
duties at your hand,
the path of right just before you.
Then do not grasp at the stars,
but do life’s plain, common work as it comes,
certain that daily duties and daily bread
are the sweetest things in life."
~ Robert Louis Stevenson ~
Sometimes, in this big ol' blog world,
we feel as though we have to show
something wonderful and amazing....
but with reading this quote,
I realize the everyday things that
we do for our loved ones,
that we might normally discount,
are truly our grand performances
that prove our love.
Sometimes, in this big ol' blog world,
we feel as though we have to show
something wonderful and amazing....
but with reading this quote,
I realize the everyday things that
we do for our loved ones,
that we might normally discount,
are truly our grand performances
that prove our love.
Wishing you a beautiful Friday precious friends,
hugs and love....
Dawn
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13 comments:
I've never read this quote before. It's excellent!
Happy weekend Dawn!
YES dearest Dawn, that is true words, -I love that qoute-
but you are right in, us sometimes are looking past those most rich daily blessings.
Thankyou for making me remember, precious friend.
I send you love and hugs, on this danish Holy Friday- called: " the big day of prayers "
Kisses,Dorthe
Ahhhh...like fresh air, Dawn! Thank you.
Just a big ol' :D for that.
Thanks
RLS Finely crafted words ARE a work of art!! I am thrilling at the message they convey - must put this to memory . . . Thanks for posting, dear lady!
Joy!
Kathy
So true dear friend! My blog shows my life every day... it is what it is and I am OK with that:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!
Such an important quote to remember. Thank you Dawn Dear for this quote and the lovely images. Weekend Bliss...
Dear Dawn, We seem to take for granted the ordinary day until something happens to make us long for the ordinary...I love the quote, and appreciate you sharing it with us. Love, Penny
Hey sweets,
Beautiful quote. I think you could say the same thing about leaving comments. Not always in a clever mood :) So I'll just say beautiful!
Lisa
Call me today
I really like this quote, and have not read it before. It makes a person, sit up..and appreciate what is really important in our lives. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful post with stunning images. Thank you! Just coming here from Reva Solomon's sidebar of blogs she follows!
Oh Dawn, I agree completely. It is in those humblest things that I feel the most grounded, peaceful and content. It is a true joy to have the weekends to care for my home by giving it it's weekly deep cleaning. Funny how even laundry, the quiet act of folding clothes, feels so very good. I guess it's during those times that I am most introspective or dreamy, my mind waundering about from topic to topic, working little knots out or planning dinner or a new project.
Yes, I like that too.
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
What lovely, wonderful gifts you received. I'm sure you are delighted. Thank you for the quotes, especially the one for mother's day--and the gorgeous pictures. Hope you have a blessed and wonderful Mother's Day.
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