Sentences with phrase «simple pleasures as»

Sadly, we have a tendency to lose that connection to simple pleasures as we grew older.

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Lewis spoke frequently and with great fondness about the simple pleasures of his academic life — friends, books, nature — so it's easy to gloss over these thing as just that: simple pleasures.

The simplest moral philosophy of doing unto others as you have them do unto you is readily understandable by all normal people, just as a pleasure shared is not halved but doubled but, to the amoralist, the psychopath it has no meaning as they have no empathy and feel neither the happiness nor the sadness of others, they are genetically abnormal suffering from an actual and real physical defect.

The first is that sexual concupiscence or lust is not the same as simple sexual attraction, or indeed as the desire for marital intercourse and the pleasure that accompanies it.

Sex aimed at something greater than consent — aimed, as Elizabeth Bruenig puts it, at the «good [of] the person who has rendered consent» — is a more powerful drive, aiming at a better goal, than simple pleasure.

It's as though I get lost in the food; in the flavors, the smells, and sometimes just the simple pleasure that good food brings to my soul.

I love these hot days that we're just getting and I definitely appreciate these moments of pure bliss where you just live for simple pleasures in all areas of your life... but of course... just as applicable...

As a side note in response to the beginning of your post, it is always such a pleasure to read your posts, as they are always filled with such beautiful, simple photographs and positive energAs a side note in response to the beginning of your post, it is always such a pleasure to read your posts, as they are always filled with such beautiful, simple photographs and positive energas they are always filled with such beautiful, simple photographs and positive energy.

We need to find a place in our busy lives for children to be children, to enjoy the simple pleasures we enjoyed as children, to dream and imagine and create and become.

In my experience as a dietitian and lactation consultant, I have seen many well - meaning parents get so caught up in the do's and don'ts of what is good and what is bad, that the simple pleasure of eating disappears.

Just like before, you can still enjoy the old - fashioned pleasure of creating simple toys from scratch such as sock puppets, paper dolls, cardboard forts, blanket tents, paper beads, balance boards and painted rocks.

Pleasure, like pain, is thought of as being a sort of simple, absolute, innate, basic thing, but as far as I can see, pleasure is a piece of machinery for turning off various parts of thPleasure, like pain, is thought of as being a sort of simple, absolute, innate, basic thing, but as far as I can see, pleasure is a piece of machinery for turning off various parts of thpleasure is a piece of machinery for turning off various parts of the brain.

She's looking forward to simple pleasures such as taking her three puppies (Odie, Turtle and Racer) for a walk.

It embodies all things cozy, intimate, and the act of taking pleasure from simple things such as a hot bath at night, sipping warm tea under a fuzzy blanket, or enjoying a homecooked meal with loved ones.

Cells release dopamine stimulating a pleasure response in the brain as a reward for something as simple as the fresh baked smell of homemade brownies.

Avoiding those boxed breakfast cereals (even if organic) that are at least twice as expensive per serving and toxic to boot and replacing with a simple, nutritious bowl of porridge also helps the food budget considerably with no loss in pleasure or enjoyment.

She is one of my most favorite raw chefs, and I have gotten the most incredible pleasure of helping as a «recipe tester» for her newest book Raw And Simple.

Few pleasures are as simple as a quiet walk along the waterways of Little Venice.

I appreciate the finer things in life as well as the simple pleasures that life has to offer... I am open - minded.

I am described as good company in all kinds of settings, committed to conservative values, a devoted partner, choosing to live each day with a sense of purpose, committed to joy and pleasure even in the simple things of life, a life long learner who enjoys theater, music, art, museums, reading,...

Am 50, and mature, like to have simple pleasures of life and camp, cooking, sun bath, watch TV, movies and help others as I get the chance.

Materialism takes a back seat as the simple pleasures in life are of primary importance.

im a father of 3 hansom boys and currently a full time student to become an aviation technician im pretty laid back individual tries to avoid drama as much as possible other then that im a simple guy with simple pleasures

One of the great pleasures of animation is the way it distills movement and color and sound into their simplest outlines; at its best, it gives us as much information as we need and no more.

You don't need to have experienced the film's world firsthand to grasp the transparency with which Olmi depicts it, full as it is with simple pleasures, complex emotions, and unadorned heartbreak.

Malick's first film set in contemporary times is one of his more minor ones, but it is not without its pleasures as Variety believes, «It's perhaps Malick's simplest, most relatable evocation yet of paradise lost.»

It's almost a shame that such confectionary pleasures have to be distracted by the mundane tale of a simple girl lost and found, not nearly as special as the world she decides to traverse through.

Most of the pleasures of «Don Jon» come from Gordon - Levitt setting up expectations and then softly deflating them: the blustery father figure played by Tony Danza starts out as a «type» before he begins to reveal layers of cultural and sexual identity that complicate a simpler interpretation.

The action is simple, but there's a divine sort of pleasure to that simplicity: upgrading characters, learning extended combos, then optimizing those out on the battlefield as you juggle the demands of mission objectives and chocolate teapot AI compatriots.

Bosley Crowther, the chronically stuffy chief critic of The New York Times, flew into uncharacteristic paroxysms of pleasure, describing it as «delightfully simple and sure.

Gulven strips and hugs Lena in a scene that amusingly addresses the lengths siblings will go to in order to express their comfort with each other's sex and sense of boundaries, and in Lena and her sister Frédérique's (Marina Foïs) irrational contempt for Gulven's kooky girlfriend we understand the sisters not so much as petty, hypocritical women, but as sad creatures incapable of allowing themselves the simple pleasures of life.

It's documentary as voyeurism, in a positivist, life - reaffirming way that celebrates the excitement of change, and the simple pleasures of being in motion, in body and in life.

If it doesn't fit the character as Fitzgerald plainly intends, the characterization is at least in line with the movie's simpler pleasures, which amount to taking in the polish of well - designed sets (Daisy's introduction in a room drenched in flowing white curtains is particularly memorable) and the sheen of the computer - generated ones (The sight of the city's skyscrapers being constructed in a sweeping pullback shot is a doozy, while Gatsby's race through city streets in his custom roadster shows the movie's occasional technological limits).

As well as being simple, precise and intuitive, they need to be a pleasure to use and stir the emotionAs well as being simple, precise and intuitive, they need to be a pleasure to use and stir the emotionas being simple, precise and intuitive, they need to be a pleasure to use and stir the emotions.

As Quixote says of him: «at times his simpleness is so clever that deciding if he is simple or clever is a cause of no small pleasure; he doubts everything, and he believes everything, when I think that he is about to plunge headlong into foolishness, he comes out with perceptions that raise him to the skies.»

It doesn't feature bells and whistles like memory slots and wireless book downloads, but as a simple, straightforward book reader it's a pleasure to use.

For 26 years, as an accomplished computer professional, he avoided the simple truth that his writing would eventually take over his life and now that inevitable dream, to his great satisfaction and pleasure, has become reality.

Set in the late 1960s, Philosophy Made Simple shares many of the same characters as The Sixteen Pleasures, but it is certainly not necessary to have read the earlier book to enjoy the latter.

While we could let vengeance darken our hearts on Hooch's behalf, we choose instead to honor the invaluable lessons he has taught us: To live in the moment and forgive the past, to face each day with the vulnerability born of trusting, and to enjoy the simplest of pleasures as the most profound.

Indie travelers do... - Pack light and keep things simple - Adapt as they go rather than micromanage in advance - Practice caution, but not paranoia - Know how to slow down and enjoy an experience - Seek pleasure in simple moments and details - Make meaningful connections and informed decisions - Learn the economic, political and environmental context of their host culture - Emphasize listening more than talking - Practice courtesy, patience, humility, and good humor - Seek to understand — not judge or romanticize — other cultures - Give back to the local economy - Share what they've learned with others

As my stay unfolded, and as I downshifted to Margaret River's languorous rhythm, simple and sophisticated pleasures traded off and piled up, a formula with just the right element of discoverAs my stay unfolded, and as I downshifted to Margaret River's languorous rhythm, simple and sophisticated pleasures traded off and piled up, a formula with just the right element of discoveras I downshifted to Margaret River's languorous rhythm, simple and sophisticated pleasures traded off and piled up, a formula with just the right element of discovery.

As family plays a dominant role in the lifestyle of the Dominican Republic, this is an ideal destination for reconnecting with your family and loved ones, and winding back your lifestyle a notch or two to enjoy the simple pleasures.

Whether it's the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches surrounding the island, the serenity of the bike - only transport, the simple colonial - style accommodations, the unique flora and fauna including the native quokka or the hundreds of boats that dot the many bays and coves, Rottnest is both a privilege and a pleasure to have as our own.

Go on a family adventure and discover iconic attractions such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the Eden Project where young travellers are welcomed with open arms, enjoy the simple pleasures of spending time together on a family friendly beach in Cornwall or try something new as family — we bet the littlest members of your crew will be the first up a surf board!

So is the answer as simple as that as humans we take a strange, perverse pleasure in working out how to kill everyone else on Earth?

As a result, gamers found a fun and humorous game that allowed them to enjoy the simple pleasures of gaming.

These feel and sound phenomenal — Respawn's legacy as Infinity Ward, the people who invented Call of Duty, is sensed in the simple kinetic pleasure of putting a target in your red - dot sight and pulling the trigger.

In this extended time trial run, Alan discovers the simple driving pleasure of wrestling a RUF around a rain - soaked Le Mans Bugatti circuit, whilst discovering the refinements made to the ever - improving handling in recent builds as we approach the final retail version in just over two weeks time.

It's beautiful, which is unsurprising for an art - focused team, and it tickles the same kind of pleasure glands as games like Hohokum and Monument Valley - simple, gorgeous games with color, vibrancy and intelligent design at their heart.

And as to the content of it, I regard the fact that I give importance to simple things that give me pleasure, I think that is the content that has validity with me.