Contemplation
March 25, 2008“Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.”
Nicolas Chamfort – French playwright, 1741-1794
Having just completed the book The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominic Bauby, I sense within myself a fine appreciation for the small things in life. I am content with the joys of pretty flowers and sunshine, of children’s goofy giggling and delight with a gift of a simple balloon, with the comforting aroma of coffee brewing. Life happens so fast… 
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Nice quotations. Too much contemplation can be a negative thing, but too little can be too. I sometimes wish people would think a little more. Good point MB, good point.
The pictures are lovely! Thx! The pink flowers were a table-top-take-home gift from a wedding shower I just went to.
NIce quotes I am not in a good mood
Hey Kaylee, I’m sad you’re in a not-good mood. I indulge in a bad mood, occasionally, too, but I’m not going through what you are… Be a sunflower and look for that sunshine, too, OK?
I love the little simple things too. Just feeling the sunshine on my face or hearing the kids next door giggle, can make my day.
WC
The simple things are a delight – when we look for them, right? (another poem! hee hee)
I especially love the last quote “One day at a time–this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” -unk…
That’s the way I want to live my life.
Me, too, Joan, me, too. I think you are doing fabulous!
I read this book too – and found it very moving. I will also be going to see the film which I believe is to be released soon.
As Edmund White said: “read this book and fall back in love with life”
What do I love about today: I’m not working and can indulge in reading friend’s blogs, I’m sipping fresh coffee & nibling crispy toast as I write this, there is a wonderful refreshing fine rain falling outside, and I can hear the sound of the sea and seagulls in the distance. The small things are good.
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Putting this book on my list of “must reads”.