http://findingsimplicity.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/73/ {Learning how to live in harmony with the ordered complexity of a fast-paced, modern world} Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:22:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://findingsimplicity.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/73/#comment-29 Mom Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:19:02 +0000 http://findingsimplicity.wordpress.com/?p=73#comment-29 In today's fast-paced world where overwhelming and confusing news stories are constantly thrown at us and other personal issues complicate our lives, it is not easy to find simplicity. We need to work at it. The best way is to turn off the TV and radio and tune in to nature and what it has to say. It's surprising how calming it can be to listen to birds sing or hear the ocean waves. I find that my mind is cluttered with thinking of what I'm going to do next rather than being in the "now." I really do need to learn to slow down my mind! Keep up the beautiful writing. Love you! In today’s fast-paced world where overwhelming and confusing news stories are constantly thrown at us and other personal issues complicate our lives, it is not easy to find simplicity. We need to work at it. The best way is to turn off the TV and radio and tune in to nature and what it has to say. It’s surprising how calming it can be to listen to birds sing or hear the ocean waves. I find that my mind is cluttered with thinking of what I’m going to do next rather than being in the “now.” I really do need to learn to slow down my mind! Keep up the beautiful writing. Love you!

]]> http://findingsimplicity.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/73/#comment-28 Heather Gray Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:03:56 +0000 http://findingsimplicity.wordpress.com/?p=73#comment-28 Wonderful LAura!! Last night was our last night on vacation in Eagle Crest........ Ryan and I were hoping to enjoy a decent nights sleep, but our 2 babes kept waking up! I was so exhausted between the toddler and 4 month old, but realized I was so grateful to have extra opportunities to hold them in my arms. To exchange silent smiles w/ my husband as we passed each other on ways to and from the night shifts. My toddler and I even prayed together (over her scary dream) by the light of the moon... and my heart was SO FULL to hear her talk to her Jesus... Sleep was far from my mind as I drifted back to my own bed, where I wanted to just keep on praying- and so I did! Wonderful LAura!! Last night was our last night on vacation in Eagle Crest…….. Ryan and I were hoping to enjoy a decent nights sleep, but our 2 babes kept waking up! I was so exhausted between the toddler and 4 month old, but realized I was so grateful to have extra opportunities to hold them in my arms. To exchange silent smiles w/ my husband as we passed each other on ways to and from the night shifts. My toddler and I even prayed together (over her scary dream) by the light of the moon… and my heart was SO FULL to hear her talk to her Jesus… Sleep was far from my mind as I drifted back to my own bed, where I wanted to just keep on praying- and so I did!

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