"To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to the stars and birds, to babes and sages with an open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden, grow up through the common." --William ChanningI am a quote collector, it's true. Small wisdoms passed down that I can gain from. It's good to be reminded to slow down. To "await occasions", to live simply and not expect too much at once. Finding the beauty in little things, nay, in everything, this is truly living. There are so many things that I love, but a few that come to mind are: thunder storms, the smell of fresh cut grass, a good run, fresh berries, babies, paper, down comfortors, water, photos, family, freedom, love.
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