When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you’
~ Lao Tzu
Accepting a messy house, a weedy allotment, too many plates spinning.
Rejoicing in sound sleep, good food, hot baths and unconditional love.
be content with what you have
‘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’
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you’
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divine beings who give unconditional love – I believe that is the definition of the domesticated feline! Lovely photos!
cats are so good at contentment – if only I had such a relaxed life but I do appreciate the little victories like just having vaccummed the carpet
This was a lovely thing to read on this gorgeous Sunday morning – enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂
Contentment of a cat – a beautiful post and thank you for the reminder.
Nina xxx
Kirsten – I agree with the Kirsten dictionary :o)
Johanna – with cats in the home vacuuming is a BIG victory. Well done you x
Catherine – thank you, you too!
Nina – your post about untidy homes inspired it by reminding me that I’m not the only one trying to do much. So thank you x
Well your cats certainly look contented, they don’t care about tidiness do they!!!
Love this post, not just like x
Well, our cat Cupid enjoys those same things except the hot bath.
Her legs become eight foot wide when we attempt to put her into the sink.
thanks Nic, I needed to be reminded of that
Ann – they favour untidy in fact, especially Mikey who loves nothing better than to occupy any clothing left in an unusual place!
Anita – pleased to hear that 😉
Tom – I can picture the scene! Much as cats hate water these cats seem to enjoy chilling out in empty sinks – cats in sinks
M – I did too! Glad you liked it
Messy house – refers to untidy bedroom of your youth?
sound sleep oh yes, good food brings in your mum for sure,
hot baths – agreed, and unconditional love is the base of a satisfactory package.
This comment sent to the background of “Twelfth of Never” and “River Deep Mountain High”. Bliss
Sorry to be a month late to your post but catching up after 22 days of travel — to Italy and the east coast of the U.S. Did a great cooking lesson in Italy & posted it on my blog if you are interested (and, coincidentally, also did a post on the beauty in simplicity–similar theme to your post here).
But I love Lao Tzu’s quote and so had to comment. Accepting a muddy, torn up garden. Rejoicing in being home, feeling healthy and being able to cook in my own kitchen after 3 weeks away.
your trip sounds amazing Stephanie (and such great photos of your adventures) . I enjoyed your simplicity post and love Paulo Coelho too. Time I re-read some of his books I think – hmm now which one…