Some Quotes from the book "Simple Living guide"
Do these quotes fit into sustainability?
At night I went out into the dark
saw a glimmering star
heard a frog
Nature seemed to say, Well.. do not these suffice?
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
What lies behind us and what lies before us are
tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
-- Oliver Wendell holmes
What is at the center of your life?
Carefully examin where you spend your
attention, your time. Look at your
appointment book, your daily schedule.
this is what recieves your care and
attention -- and by definition your love.
-- Wayne Muller
Shifting attitudes about work to improve life:
work long hours -> work regular hours
work to stay active -> work towards a goal
avoid delegating -> share freely
restrict outside activities -> balanced activities
find friendship at work -> deversify friendships
talk about work often -> talk about everything
stay busy -> find joy in just being
see the difficulty in life -> look for ways to celebrate
A friend is a preson with whom I may be sincere.
Before him, i may think aloud. -- Emerson.
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Jeff Owens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Zone 7, http://www.teleport.com/~kowens
Underground house, solar energy, reduced consumption, no TV
