Sunday, September 18, 2016

Evening Book Reading...

Hello and thank you for visiting.  There are no photos today due to me posting from my iPad.

Mr. C and I have been reading books now that the sun is waning and the daylight hours are getting shorter.  I recently bought him "The Mechanic's Tale, Life in the Pit-Lanes of Formula One" by Steve Matchett.  We are both fans of Formula 1 racing and of Steve Matchett who is now one of the commentators for each race.  He always is so very knowledgeable and explains things extremely well.

While reading the other evening, Mr. C stopped and asked me to listen to something.  We were both so awed we read it again.  I would like to share it with you.  Page 35, Chapter Two 1989...

"To live is a tremendous privilege, simply to experience a little of the world and to devour the skills and ideas of those who have gone before.  But life is a gift on loan, and in comparison with our surroundings, even a long, full life of a hundred years is but a passing moment.  We should be resolute in enjoying the experience of the fleeting time we have, and we should try never to regret a second or waste even a moment of it in bitterness; yesterday has already gone forever."

I find these words to be very powerful and I am going to listen to them each and every day.

May you be Falling in love with all that Autumn brings...Spring for my friends across the pond.
Embracing Creative Bliss...
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17 comments:

  1. LisaSeptember 18, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    What a beautiful sentiment!! Thank you for sharing it with us!! Have a wonderful evening my friend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  2. margaretSeptember 18, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    such words of wisdom maybe if we all lived like this the world would be a much happier place

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  3. Jane McLellanSeptember 19, 2016 at 2:20 AM

    Wise words indeed!

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  4. Carol- Beads and BirdsSeptember 19, 2016 at 2:29 AM

    When you enter the last chapters of your life, if you are lucky you have already realized these words. So too bad that we didn't know them in our youth.
    xx, Carol

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  5. SuztatsSeptember 19, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    That is a wonderful quote. I think a reminder to enjoy and live in the moment is so positive. Thanks.

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  6. DortheSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    It is beautiful Sherry, and so very true,-we all, too often, forget to enjoy every minute ,we are here, this is a great wisdom, and worth reading every day !! Thank you for sharing , my friend . Hugs from me.

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  7. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Thank you for sharing that quote. I'm pretty sure I never would have come across it otherwise.

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  8. iHannaSeptember 19, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    That is so true, Thanks for sharing it.

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  9. RobbieSeptember 19, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Wow...that is heavy..and thought provoking! I will copy and put in my 'sayings' file. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  10. Carol SwiftSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    That's a beautiful quote...thanks for sharing! :O)

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  11. elleSeptember 20, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    Tremendous quote. Thanks for sharing it!!!

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  12. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 22, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    That is a great quote. Happy reading!

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  13. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 23, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    Thank you for sharing.....that really is wonderful!

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  14. KaHollySeptember 25, 2016 at 1:58 AM

    Yes, that is pretty profound, and it's wonderful that you shared. I'm going to copy it into my little notebook that I carry with me. Thank you for this gift of words! Enjoy your day! XO

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  15. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 25, 2016 at 6:48 AM

    Oh, do I ever agree. It is truly a gift to live, to experience the wonders of nature, the wonders of being human and learning wisdom. It's all a gift, let's open it deliberately, with JOY! And thank you dear, dear creative soul for coming to my blog post!

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  16. "Create Beauty"September 25, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    How true, dear..... in light of eternity our lives are but a moment, but what a gift, and a joy to get to know the Creator of it all.....

    Thank you for visiting! I am so sporadic on posting with all of the busy-ness of life, yet you always come and haven't forgotten me : )

    Thank you for your visits!!!! I love seeing what you are up to also.

    ~ Violet

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  17. Botanic BleuOctober 4, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Sherry,
    What a powerful quote from the book. I, too, had to read it more than once to savor it again.

    Judith

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