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Your Intuition And Romance - Using All Six Senses To Be More Romantic
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As a guest on a local television show recently, I decided to bring along my vacuum cleaner.
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In order to preserve some kind of family security for the future, young couples with children can make a great use of a life insurance policy. Although this is the last thing that a young couple wants to think about after they got started with...
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Simple Living
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Written By:
Arleen M. Kaptur
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When we say "Simple Living" we mean enjoying and relishing the pleasures and wonder of all that nature has to offer, whether you live in a rustic setting, in a bustling city, or high on a mountaintop overlooking the hills and valleys of a remote destination. Simple Living is the way you feel, not exactly where you live or the location you call home.
When you decide to enjoy the wonders of a simple living lifestyle, you see the wonders of a garden, with its bountiful and breathtaking beauty, not to mention the great fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as flowers, shrubs and assorted foliage. It is letting the brightness of a sunny day warm your face, and also letting the stars, moon, and planets whet your imagination of far off life and possibilities. Wildlife, whether it be animals, birds, insects, fish, etc. bring their own "special" appeal, but also a responsibility. It is allowing the land to be used safely by both humans and animal life. Thinking twice about harmful chemicals, or pollution, using the benefit of the environment, but replacing it with care and concern, becomes habit and a way of life.
Simple Living is seeing the best in people and those you love. Sincere compliments abound but criticism is carefully weighed. It is overlooking imperfections and mistakes in judgment and chalking it up as a part of being human. The realization that we all have our "quirks" is a free-breathing feeling that sets toleration exactly where it belongs-allowing others to live in the style and mindset they prefer, even if we disagree. It does not, however, quietly accept injustice or brutality in any shape or form. The respect for all living creatures is also the demand for competent government and accountability. It is speaking up when the need arises to protest inequality and protect freedom.
Simple living - simple pleasures - using what we have and re-using, if possible. Not being fooled by fancy packaging and glitzy advertising-but being able to appreciate value and usefulness. Imagination and creativity are gifts to be used, less they wither and die. It is the realization that two hands can produce needed items that make life easier and more enjoyable. - continued below ...
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Our minds are untapped resources of great abilities and possibilities. Simple living is trying to develope and strengthen talents and opportunities.
To treasure each day and all it brings, as well as utilizing our god-given gifts and uniqueness is a high priority on our to-do lists. Using our time and money wisely so that what inspires, and brings enjoyment can be achieved. Being frugal in daily life only brings abundance in the important areas of who we are and what we are all about.
Education is paramount to both children and adults. There is never a ceiling over learning and new ways and innovations are always possible. It is taking the time - slowing down instead of rushing through - really seeing and hearing, tasting and touching. Stopping to "smell the roses" and being grateful for the immense beauty and intricate patterns of life and our surroundings. There is beauty found in both the sunrise and sunset. There is an intriguing perfection to the seasons, as well as a higher power sustaining and providing for nature. Thunderstorms and sunlit days have their purpose, as do the rhythm and ages of life.
Simple living - encompassing all that is life and a whole lot more. To open the door wide to opportunities to learn and grow, and sharing knowledge and expertise with others to assist them in reaching their goals and dreams. It is these goals and dreams that hold life together and give it the strength to endure and overcome.
Simple - yes, but painted with hard work and enver-ending exploration of all we now have, but protecting it so it will be there in the future. It is taking advantage of life instead of letting life get the better of you. It is living the lifestyle you choose, without envying what others have chosen. It is being where you want to be, placing your priorities exactly where you want them, and being respectful of the choices of others. Simple living is living - so
ENJOY!
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 August
About the Author
Arleen M. Kaptur has written numerous articles, books, and e-zines. To subscribe:
http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com
http://www.arleenssite.com
http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving
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