I stumbled upon this passage by Channing and I love the excerpt below.
I think it quite fitting for a Monday as I begin a new day and a new week.
I hope you find this encouraging and motivating.
It’s so easy to get caught up in what the world values. Just remember that it’s fleeting.
I long to focus on what matters…what is lasting…that which is eternal.
“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 stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden, and unconscious grow up through the common.
This is to be my symphony.”
(William Henry Channing, 1810-1884, US clergyman and philosopher.)
How about you? What is your symphony?
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Proof that the sun finds a way into your heart even on a rainy dreary morning! Thanks for sharing words of encouragement!
I’m glad this left you encouraged, Kathy!
I definitely needed something to change my perspective 🙂
Wow! Talk about a Monday morning wake up call! This is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing iit with those of us who need it so badly.
You are welcome!
I only post what I need to hear 🙂
I’m glad you found it useful.
You’ve given me something to think about and dwell on. Incredible quote. May need to write that one out. Thank you.
You are so welcome.
I just loved it and had to share.
Have a wonderful start to your week!