How Will You Measure Your Life?
My rating: 5 of 5 starsAs I started the first chapter of this book, I let out a mental yawn.I had picked this book from my shortlist of books to…
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Timeless Simplicity
Normally we see such actions as the banal necessities of life that are best done as quickly and mindlessly as possible. However, simply changing our mindset so that we cook with artistry, we pay attention to the details of planting seeds, we focus on maintaining a garden so that is aesthetically pleasing and we mindfully clean our houses means that we are able to see past the immediate action and appreciate the purpose behind them.