"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Keep Moving

A big thank you to Amy at happythings for this reminder to keep moving. On days like this one, when hormones are contorted and energy levels sinking, I am tempted to sit down and never get up again. But, should I do that, I could end up like this truck in her grandparent's pasture! Keep moving, Dallan, keep moving!

2 comments:

Chris said...

I know you probably didn't want comments about it, but this is for the "Cropped-out life" post. I just wanted to say it was beautifully put. I wonder what would happen if we didn't even wait for someone to leave before knowing them as snapshots of their greatest moments.

Donnell Allan said...

You know, since my dad died, I have looked at everybody in this more cropped out way. Thanks, Chris, for a nice observation.