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A real and active virtue

“True contentment is a real, even an active, virtue – not only affirmative but creative. It is the power of getting out of any situation all there is in it.”  — G. K. Chesterton Although my habit of taking photographs wherever I go sometimes annoys my companions, a few friends share this passion and understand.  Photographs …

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To lead a simple life

“To lead a simple life in reasonable comfort, with a minimum of possessions, ranks high among the arts of living.  It leaves us the time, resources and freedom of mind we need for the things that give life value:  loving, helping, serving and giving.”  — Eknath Easwaran

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