Thoughtful book
about contentment and making whatever you have into a home full of Joy and comfort
Threaded with stories of this beloved blogger's life journey through six houses — and lessons learned from each — this guidebook coaches those who love architecture, decorating, and design to acknowledge that we can live with imperfection because we care
about contentment far more.
Here are four simple lessons holiday mishaps can teach
us about contentment.
At one time or another, most of us have likely credited those living in hard circumstances for teaching
us about contentment.
Curiously, It's rarely that we hear a message
about contentment within Christianity., the monastic orders being the exception.
But did you know that this iconic verse actually appears right after a verse
about contentment?
If Paul can rejoice
about his contentment in God's presence while lacerated in a jail cell, then we too can live with that kind of perspective in both enjoyable and daunting situations.
Not exact matches
One more thing we know
about what gets shared: High - share content tends to trigger a high - arousal emotion, like amusement, fear or anger, as opposed to a low - arousal emotion like sadness or
contentment.
I'd say rather than try to invent wish fulfillment with myth and fairy tales
about the way we'd like things to be, why not just find our
contentment in our present existence, make ours the best lives we can live and just enjoy the ride we have, rather than invent one to dream
about.
Relativism
about truth limits salvation to earthly joys, sensual pleasure, and emotional
contentment.
It is because the biblical teaching
about the kingdom of God promises joy,
contentment, and significance to those who live under the rule and reign of God that the invitation to enter into the kingdom by faith in Jesus Christ has such persuasive power.
There's something tremendously comforting and humane
about such
contentment.
Still he gently draws out the challenges he encounters —
about simplicity, hospitality,
contentment and self - assessment — without ever sounding preachy or self - righteous.
Is this our time to speak out prophetically
about the Christian values of
contentment, faith in God's provision and our responsive generosity?
Legalism is thrown
about by people who mock those who follow hard after God... the narrow road I'm on has brought me joy, peace,
contentment, more patience and self - control.
The gospel is
about knowing peace, feeling loved, experiencing
contentment, and having a purpose.
The article just talks
about religion... you do not have to follow a religion to have well being and
contentment in your life.
The feelings of
contentment and satisfaction will be glorious, and you can just think
about what's most important - baby.
You might be surprised, too,
about how much more willing you might be to sacrifice consolidated or uninterrupted sleep where and when it improves your infants emotions or behavioral dispositions, and seeing your baby's
contentment sometimes make the sacrifice of losing sleep all the more acceptable.
So, moms who only think
about the positive aspects of being a mom - gratitude, love, laughter - have a higher chance of being happier moms who experience higher feelings of
contentment being a mom.
In addition to the knowledge that I am providing him with food to help him flourish, there are so many things I love
about breastfeeding my son: his little body curled up on mine, his hands touching my face, our shared
contentment.
I imagined flinging her tiny little body into it, and felt such
contentment and peace thinking
about how her arms and legs would contort as soon as she hit the wall and fell to the floor.
Hearing other mothers talk
about the joy of parenting and the
contentment of motherhood... What an amazing and wonderful experience.
People's ratings of their own
contentment rose until they were bringing in
about $ 75,000 a year but further increases in income did not increase happiness, and people aren't as excited
about raises after they've hit the 75K mark either.
Pronounced hue - guh, it's a feeling of cozy
contentment that usually comes wrapped up in thick woolen socks, toasty fires, and time spent at home with people you care
about.
But in the end, this pose is not
about stretching or doing anything; it's
about letting go of craving — for achieving a deeper stretch, or your busy life's goals — and finding
contentment.
From feelings of disappointment and discouragement to those of
contentment and balance: Sandrine Bremer spoke with us
about her experiences while practicing the Second Series and how they have affected the way she shows up on and off the mat.
I actually spent a whole year (52 weeks in total) writing
about my week to week quest to find
contentment because I think it's that interesting -LSB-...]
I was just praying this morning
about how grateful I am for where the Lord has brought me to this year - such a place of genuine
contentment & happiness!
I absolutely adore your style and your message
about finding
contentment wherever you are.
And when the sight of lightning streaking across the sky no longer brings
about a sigh of
contentment and pleasure.
Ours started with a long discussion
about the Danish lifestyle philosophy known as Hygge (pronounced «hoo - gah,» and defined as: a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of
contentment or well - being.).
Although gorgeous photos are plenty, Marian's book hits on far more than beautiful house stuff, there is a realness inside
about discovering hidden potential, finding
contentment, and matters of the home that are most meaningful.
When we find someone who is really caring
about us, we get the feeling of
contentment and fulfillment.
Don't talk
about dull or depressing things but make the conversation joyful, which leaves the other person with
contentment.
His
contentment with his cloistered life is that of an innocent as unaware of life on earth as we are
about life on Mars.
While people may have different ideas
about what happiness means, Wikipedia says that it is a mental or emotional state of well - being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from
contentment to intense joy.
An intensely articulate and moving memoir of self - discovery, Eat, Pray, Love is
about what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own
contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society's ideals.
One of the main things that stood out for me on Joanna's post was
about how to balance ambition and
contentment.
I was curious to learn
about his personal approach to living and the principles and practices that had enabled him to achieve this state of
contentment.
The DNAffirm provides superficial
contentment to dog owners who simply would like to know the specific breeds mixed into their dog without really having to go into full detail
about possible genetic health implications and genetic markers.
Kittens start purring at
about one week old, and may purr throughout their lives during times of
contentment or times of pain or stress.
Travel is all
about experiencing new localities and soaking up exciting experiences, all the while enjoying the
contentment of an «at home» backdrop.
Fill your day with leisure activities that bring
about relaxed
contentment.
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about my own personal yoga journey towards content
about my own personal yoga journey towards
contentment.
There is an air of
contentment about him.
From getting rid of 90 % of our belongings, to living in a pop - up tent trailer in Baja with Andrew and our 11 year old daughter, to purchasing our own 5 acres to create our vision of off - grid tiny living, what we have been learning
about human scale, material goods, needs, joy, freedom, and
contentment has been life - changing.
No one would argue
about whether tea has health benefits, not least of which are the peaceful
contentment of curling up with a hot cup of aromatic beverage and the option to refresh fluid levels with a tasty, no - calorie drink.
jealousy and possessiveness (
about a former spouse's new relationship,
contentment with life or ease of transition from the old relationship);
Epping, Essex, UK
About Blog My blog is about my own personal yoga journey towards content
About Blog My blog is
about my own personal yoga journey towards content
about my own personal yoga journey towards
contentment.