"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)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

No Ordinary People


I keep thinking that I need to be fabulous. When rubbing shoulders with those who are fabulous reminds me that I am quite ordinary, I like to remember how C.S. Lewis honored those such as I. As he said, "There are no ordinary people." See his quote here. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. Thank you for so much.
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2 comments:

Emily A. said...

You ARE fabulous. I believe it to be so.

June 12, 2007 at 6:24 PM
Anonymous said...

Yes, there are no ordinary people, just as there are no menial jobs. Keeping those two things in mind keeps life in perspective, keeps the view through God's eyes.

You may quote me! : )

June 13, 2007 at 7:13 AM

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