6 December






 
In family life, be completely present.

Lao Tzu

present

rush hour

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Comments

  1. Buttons Thoughts6 December 2013 at 09:41

    Perfect. B

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  2. Pondside6 December 2013 at 09:44

    Wise man, Lao Tzu.
    The think that keeps me grounded - keeps me going - when I have to work away from home, is the steady stream of family news. Photos, texts, stories. We use technology to be present to one another in all the ordinary parts of the day. This is the first time I will miss St Nicholas morning, but I left little bags of goodies, special only to the recipients - everyone at home was responsible for one of my little bags, to fill the shoes of someone else. The texts and photos to come later today will be a treat.

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  3. Vandana Sharma6 December 2013 at 09:46

    merry christmas

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  4. Brandi6 December 2013 at 10:14

    This is wonderful!

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  5. Lynn6 December 2013 at 11:17

    Lao Tzu and your photo are a perfect match!

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  6. Mersad6 December 2013 at 14:27

    I can feel the rush of the people trying to get the trees out for the season. Fits perfectly.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  7. Pauline6 December 2013 at 19:20

    A lovely reminder that Christmas is rushing towards us. Can't come quick enough for me!

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  8. Brian Miller6 December 2013 at 21:45

    i all things
    be present.

    esp family

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie7 December 2013 at 03:09

    Oh, I miss those days when the children were young and we would pick the perfect tree. But I still have fun, just the Mr. and me. Hope you are having fun. xo Karen

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  10. Poppy7 December 2013 at 04:44

    Hear, hear!

    Lovely photo, like the trees, all gathered together.

    Poppy

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  11. Bagman and Butler7 December 2013 at 04:56

    Absolutely perfect...beautiful photo, the essence of rush hour, the spirit of the season, all rolled into one simple picture. Not only is the photo great but the harmonic thought process behind it is astounding to me.

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  12. Debbie7 December 2013 at 09:36

    great image.....love those six words!!

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  13. Unknown7 December 2013 at 10:12

    So idylic looking. Reminds me of our children's early years. Miss them. The real essence of family Christmas.

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  14. Suburban Girl7 December 2013 at 19:32

    Oh goodness, great idea. We went to a tree farm and it was definitely rush hour there. Wish I had thought of using that too!

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