“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
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Are You Spent … or Well-Spent? ~ Thoreau
Posted by SimplySage on May 22, 2012
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Kathryn McCullough
/ May 22, 2012What a gorgeous photo! I hope I’m well spent–but there are times I, certainly, feel spent, as well. How about you?
Hugs,
Kathy
SimplySage
/ May 22, 2012Kathy, nearly everything I post resonates first with me! When I ran across this quote it helped me examine the way I spend my time. It reminds me to simplify. I easily admit my own struggles and this quote is a strong reminder for me.
As always, thanks for your thoughtful comments.
Peace,
Alexandria
thoughtsofthewanderingkind
/ May 27, 2012This was a great reminder for me. Thanks!
SimplySage
/ May 27, 2012For me, too.
Thanks for the visit and taking the time to comment.
Alexandria
frizztext
/ August 18, 2012I like Thoreau!
monkeymuesli
/ August 22, 2012wow, doesn’t that just get right to the heart of it?!
SimplySage
/ August 24, 2012Absolutely. I know it speaks to me.
lizeccentric7
/ September 21, 2012This post reminds me of time. How much time I spend doing things that are meaningless. For example: when I am near death, will I think of how many movies I have watched?
Wonderful and thought provoking article, and as always with photos that make me smile.
SimplySage
/ September 23, 2012I ask myself the same question, Liz, which is why I posted this. It spoke strongly to me.
Peace,
Alexandria