tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33872673.post5156576054667251912..comments2023-10-19T07:58:17.054-04:00Comments on happy at home: laurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00605878726484671232noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33872673.post-47960552012564087882007-12-18T19:43:00.000-05:002007-12-18T19:43:00.000-05:00Couldn't have said it better...it is more about ma...Couldn't have said it better...it is more about margin than even being environmentally sensitive...I need SPACE and SLOWNESS in my day which gives me time to hear the Lord, be more in tuned to needs around me (including my own!), and to think about life, etc. Some of my sweetest times with the Lord are by the clothesline :) My default setting can be "driven" and simplifying moves me from being driven to peaceful. Here's to slower living :)Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312982290929692281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33872673.post-29276073877716661452007-12-14T23:02:00.000-05:002007-12-14T23:02:00.000-05:00You are right. I, too, think that the simpler thin...You are right. I, too, think that the simpler things are the more opportunity I have to center. The committment to slow down has definitely contributed to my spiritual evolution. I hope to slow down more as you offer lots of inspiration. I like to dance outside the margins as I am grateful when they are wide. Awesome post!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414578572947898904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33872673.post-75922381981776725302007-12-13T23:28:00.000-05:002007-12-13T23:28:00.000-05:00what an epiphany we had today! it is so amazing. I...what an epiphany we had today! it is so amazing. I always felt I was being stubborn about fighting the vacuum cleaner. Its the racket. I just love to sweep. seeing the outcome and having that margin in my day. setting a good example of what is truly satisfying work. something else we talked about that also bears mentioning... It makes sense that so many mothers are going back to work outside of their homes. its like we don't really have to "work" inside our home. We are just so processed and packaged that the work that would create "margins" as you say.. becomes just busy hopping from one less satisfying thing to the other. Its the boredom of being a housewife in the 21st century! I feel God's pleasure like the sunshine on a beautiful fall day when I am using my brain and skills he has given me to create a home with WORK! what a joy to be able to DO things to the glory of God. what an amazing post! praise the Lord for your friendship. you are truly the kindred spirit I have longed for since I first read anne of green gables and emily of new moon! I love you!charlotte carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334587537010799806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33872673.post-44446167335091650812007-12-13T12:53:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:53:00.000-05:00What an AWESOME post, Laurel! I need to slow down...What an AWESOME post, Laurel! I need to slow down. I'm so busy being busy I don't have any time to recharge. I can just almost taste the simple life. It's a jump for me. I can completely "see" what you are talking about and truly believe your words, but for whatever reason it is just so hard to take that jump for me. <BR/><BR/>However, with all that said, my mind keeps bringing me back to, "You need to slow down. You are happier when things are slower." I've got to make some intentional decisions about how to spend my minutes. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the ramble. Thanks for the post. I needed it! :)Becky @ BoysRuleMyLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078001998434425784noreply@blogger.com