Comments on: Re-seeing those you love

By: Mama C

Mama C — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:50:42 +0000

I love this post. It is so true. We often think that we need to go on expensive vacations to feel like we are spending quality time, but quality time should happen every day, finding the miraculous in the commonplace. Thanks for reminding us to open our eyes and really look at what is all around us. I’m learning that it is anything but commonplace.

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On Simplicity » Blog Archive » Weekly Links: Sunshine and Summertime — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:01:57 +0000

[...] LivSimpl touched on one of my favorite concepts: appreciating what you already have. Here, the context is Re-seeing Those You Love. [...]

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:20:29 +0000

Beautiful! I usually have these moments in the evening. As B winds down, I like to just watch him breathe and enjoy the miracle that made him my husband. (Until he tells me to stop staring because it’s creepy…) I love the overall idea here: if we actively seek pleasure in what and who we already have in our lives, we don’t have to seek out more, more, more.

By: Albert@Headspace

Albert@Headspace — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:17:25 +0000

Twice in my life I have had these strange moments where I seemed to forget all my ideas and preconceptions about my partner of 18 years. Each time I saw her cross a room and saw her as if for the first time. And I really loved what I saw! This undefineable quality that makes us soul mates.

Wouldnt it be great if we could always see like this?

By: Miss H

Miss H — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:45:46 +0000

I’m glad your apart of our family now Dave….and I’m so grateful that you love and take care of my sister!
Thanks!

By: LivSimpl

LivSimpl — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:46:01 +0000

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

Norda – Good idea!

By: Naveen Bachwani

Naveen Bachwani — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:51:37 +0000

What a well-written post!

We could all use a gentle reminder like this, every once in a while, to help us appreciate the “here and now”…

Keep up the good work, Dave.

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:04:15 +0000

This can act as a great reminder to us all. It’s all about the little things in life… the simple pleasures. Beauty is only seen if you take time to notice it.

Great article, David!

By: Norda

Norda — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:34:30 +0000

Great post, and how true! I love drinking in those moments watching our little one explore, play, interact when he doesn’t know I’m looking.

My hubby and I try and get out on dates when we can, but this past weekend we decided instead of doing the whole dinner and movie thing, we would just “be”. No movie to distract us, or hustle and bustle to get back before our time is up with the sitter. We’ve simply planned to have a day next weekend together where we do nothing. We’re both really excited about it, and I am sure it will go well!

By: JEMi | Tips for Life, Love, You.

JEMi | Tips for Life, Love, You. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:22:13 +0000

I dont mind personal – I just read this and went *sigh* I oughtta call my mom and tell her how much I appreciate her. This is simple and beautiful and started my morning off right :) <3