repose is a quality too many undervalue...in the clamor one is irresistibly drawn to the woman who sits gracefully relaxed, who keeps her hands still, talks in a low voice and listens with responsive eyes and smiles. she creates a spell around her, charming to the ear, the eye and the mind.
~good housekeeping, november 1947
she did not talk to people as if they were strange hard shells she had to crack open to get inside. she talked as if she were already in the shell. in their very shell.
~marita bonner 1926
greet everyone you meet with a warm smile. no matter how busy you are, don't rush your encounters with co-workers, family, and friends. speak softly. listen attentively. act as if every conversation you have is the most important thing on your mind today. look your children and your parter in the eyes when they talk to you. stroke the cat, caress the dog. lavish love on every living being you meet. see how different you feel at the end of the day.
~simple abundance, march 19
2 comments:
I'm not sure how you feel about comments on this blog, but I loved this post. I'll never be the 1947 girl. Lavish love. It's perfect.
i love everything about this post. The idea of being sweet and meek in every conversation you have with anyone could mean the world to someone. I think there is still room for humor with being meek, but many people forget that. There is so much joy that can be found when being observant and loving.
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