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This video from http://www.Spiritual-Short-Stories.com combines beautiful pictures, inspiring music, and a touching story to help empower people to live more fully.
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John Rocheleau - Zen-Moments
April 18, 2010
Living simply is the richest and deepest life that I can imagine. I think people complicate their lives and miss the essence, because they are not aware that life offers so much, free for the taking–and so they spend their lives chasing satisfaction as if it were out there somewhere.
I shouldn’t say “free for the taking” really, because there is a price to pay. We pay with awareness, acceptance, creativity, and other good, enjoyable, and easily affordable human qualities.
It is very odd, that the simplest and most powerful way to live a life that is rich in texture and satisfaction, is rarely practiced.
:-)
John
.-= John Rocheleau – Zen-Moments´s last blog ..What I Know For Sure About Life =-.
timethief
April 20, 2010
@John
When I twice faced death and lived my whole focus changed. Every flower I smelled was the most beautifully scented one I had ever experienced. Every cup of coffee and chat I had with a friend became special. Now when I note that I am needlessly complicating my life rather than just living it and loving every minute of it, I recall how I felt in my “come alive” moments and I’m back on track living the simple life again.
Invisible Mikey
April 20, 2010
Loved the story. Found it touching, direct and thoughtful.
Was unable to bear the bombastic, over-produced music, representative (to me) of fake sentiment and Evangelical mega-churches. However, the piece works just fine if you turn OFF the sound.
Pretty Pix too!
You are a source of very unusual food for thought, TT.
.-= Invisible Mikey´s last blog ..Subduing the Demon =-.
timethief
April 21, 2010
@Mikey
I’m with you on the music. It was so overblown I had my speakers turned down to minimal. But the message was clear and well presented, and the visuals were okay too.
Live simply ~ Care deeply ~ Give generously
Thanks for the visit and comment too.
TiTi
Melinda
April 21, 2010
That is wonderfully inspirational, TT–thank you so much for posting it. I hope you are well, my friend!
Melinda
timethief
April 21, 2010
@Melinda
I’m glad you liked the video. I’ve been better and I’m determined to be better again. I’ve been thinking about you a lot so I’ll pop in for a blog visit.
Love,
TiTi
Rogue|Hero
April 21, 2010
Wow!
That was the first word I uttered after watching the video.
Firstly, I loved the music! I was expecting a slow instrumental ballad; instead, it was drum-driven with heavy orchestration. I also loved the images which used a lot of sunsets. I loved sunsets.
The video is a very good reminder that what we have in the material sense does not compare to the happiness and fulfillment that we get from having a “full life.” The modern generation has been trained on “winning,” “getting the best,” and “being the best,” without even realizing that their lives are being wasted in the process. The emphasis on “the things that matter” has been lost.
Thanks for sharing this video!
Cheers!
.-= Rogue|Hero´s last blog ..Today is Earth Day =-.
timethief
April 21, 2010
@Rogue|Hero
I’m so glad you liked it but I can’t say I share your appreciation for the music. The kind of societies we live live in and the way we are “molded” is as you have said. However, once one becomes aware and conscious they recognize living simply, caring deeply and giving generously is the only way to live.
Thank you for sharing what you got from the video.
Peace
TiTi
Tom
April 29, 2010
Loved it !
I knew right away what the message was going to be, but it’s a message we all need to be reminded of in this crazy, mixed-up world in which we live.
(I actually thought the music went well with it, just too loud).
.-= Tom´s last blog ..Say “Hello Sweetie” =-.
timethief
April 30, 2010
@Tom
Good! I’m happy that you liked it. :)
Marie Therese
May 2, 2010
I just posted this video to share it with my readers. This is by far one of the most inspiring and thoughtful videos I have seen. Glad I found your page.
(PS: Thanks again for your header-help earlier)
.-= Marie Therese´s last blog ..Knock, Knock (who’s there?) =-.
timethief
May 4, 2010
@Marie Therese
I’m so glad your passing this along. You’re welcome and best wishes for happy blogging. :)
Vyoma
September 30, 2010
Not life-changing but perception-towards-life-changing video! thumbs up!