Greatness of God

 

“If you don’t see the greatness of God then all the things that money can buy become very exciting. If you can’t see the sun you will be impressed with a street light. If you’ve never felt thunder and lightning you’ll be impressed with fireworks. And if you turn your back on the greatness and majesty of God you’ll fall in love with a world of shadows and short-lived pleasures.”

—	John Piper

Unload

Songs of Kabir LXI said, With the load of desires which you hold on your head, how can you be light?...Keep within you: truth, detachment, and love.

I take this quote to heart and try to make it part of my life. 

We are so full of want. So much so that we forget what we genuinely and deeply need. More so, we forget that we need so little.

I feel a need to want less. I am inspired to unload, detach and renouce claim over my vain desires...or at least remind myself to.

Dress: H&M
Sweater: H&M
Gloves: Etsy
Shoes: Thrifted
Bag: Thrift Store
Stockings: Ardene

True Satisfaction

Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory. 

 

Satisfaction réside dans l'effort, non pas dans la réalisation. Plein effort est une victoire complète

~Mahatma Gandhi

Sweater: Thrift
Bag: Thrift
Bangle: Off The Wall
Skirt: Forever21

Something or Nothing

Do not vacillate or you will be left in between doing something, having something, and being nothing
~African Proverb (Ethiopia)

Ne pas hésiter ou de vous être laissé entre les deux faire quelque chose, ayant quelque chose, et de n'être rien

You know more than you think

The about statement is what I frequently tell myself when exam time comes around. Or when I have to face a challenge where my knowledge is both my tool and my fear igniter. I often don't feel I know anything at all. All the knowledge runs out of my head like water going down a tap. When I start to feel anxious that I am lacking in knowledge I tell myself that I do in fact know more than I think I do. Then I study, just to be on the safe side :)

Tuesday Treasures

Is it the end of the month already? January sent many pleasures my way. I hope it was a good month for you also.

Est-ce la fin du mois déjà? Janvier vous a envoyé beaucoup de plaisirs à ma façon. J'espère qu'il a été un bon mois pour vous aussi.

Heart Lock Charm Fashion Bracelet

 

Silk Organza Pleated French Maiden Dress

 

A Large Income- Jane Austen quote mug