tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post767466566447717516..comments2023-07-31T01:01:19.533-07:00Comments on Christ in the Clouds: A Simplified Lifecairncottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-90904717014118525272015-05-04T10:27:00.315-07:002015-05-04T10:27:00.315-07:00Yeah, What has amazed me the most is how everyone ...Yeah, What has amazed me the most is how everyone who wrote about it viewed "a simplified life" differently. It seems that you view it more of a "peace within" that only comes from the Lord. Truly, His peace in our lives makes our path much more calm and less stressful! My understanding of it has more to do with the human difficulties that life on earth brings...maybe that's due to my job. Since I continually am updating our church prayer list and keeping record of our financial support to those in need in our community, I literally hear and write about the hardships (both physical and financial) that people go through. Some of them are unavoidable, but many times we bring our difficulties on ourselves, by not being responsible or wise in our decisions. As long as we do our best to live a life that pleases God, first and foremost, and then love others second, life does seem to be simpler. It's really all about our perspective and priorities in life. thanks for sharing, Joan!! Blessings to you, sister!cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-80411740569061187042015-05-04T07:54:11.376-07:002015-05-04T07:54:11.376-07:00Hmmm. There are some interesting ideas in this. B...Hmmm. There are some interesting ideas in this. Because the thoughts are so diverse - from silly to serious, it makes me realize how over burdened and stressed out our society really is! I don't think that being busy always makes life complicated, though it can. But, I think that, for me anyway, when I feel that things are spinning around me, I have lost focus. When I feel things aren't simple is when I've not taken the time to be still before the Lord. I can sit around and watch TV or something and still feel that things are complicated. But, when I take the time to talk to God...to be quiet before Him and to lean into Him, my life becomes much more simple. He has a wonderful way of lifting burdens, doesn't He? When I come before Him, He gently (and sometimes not so gently) points me in the direction I need to go. And when I know and am on His path, I feel at peace. <br /><br />All for Him, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-51255704091755802015-05-02T09:14:29.561-07:002015-05-02T09:14:29.561-07:00Thanks, Michele! Lately, I have found the theme to...Thanks, Michele! Lately, I have found the theme to be a new passion of mine. Thanks for stopping over!cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-5738394133146107232015-04-30T17:03:46.563-07:002015-04-30T17:03:46.563-07:00I love your graphic and your theme. You are extre...I love your graphic and your theme. You are extremely thorough in your research! I'm your neighbor at the Faith Barista's link up today! Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-79579124923647845262015-04-30T15:04:45.086-07:002015-04-30T15:04:45.086-07:00Boy, you hit the nail right on the head, Dana! Whe...Boy, you hit the nail right on the head, Dana! When I think of all the extras that clutter up my life and how so many people would do anything to have half of what I have been blessed with, it puts everything into perspective for me. Blessings to you in your journey of simplifying your life more.cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-38243184610141315032015-04-30T15:02:45.488-07:002015-04-30T15:02:45.488-07:00Definitely, Betty! I have to constantly remind mys...Definitely, Betty! I have to constantly remind myself what is truly important in life. Investing too much in this life and the temporary '"things" just is not worth all the stress and strain to have them. God is the only secure and sure thing!! Hope your simplification of life frees you up and encourages you!cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-52209046433487945422015-04-30T06:44:10.049-07:002015-04-30T06:44:10.049-07:00Thanks for this. I am at a place where God is aski...Thanks for this. I am at a place where God is asking me to clear stuff out that I don't need/use that someone else DOES need. This just puts it in my path again, to remind me that God is indeed leading me that direction. Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426616365713816008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-73372579544296527252015-04-30T04:02:08.555-07:002015-04-30T04:02:08.555-07:00This article is right on time. I have been doing ...This article is right on time. I have been doing just that simplifying. Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life.anointedtodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032619612996754727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-77372601628037903252015-04-29T05:45:16.204-07:002015-04-29T05:45:16.204-07:00I really enjoyed researching what people thought a...I really enjoyed researching what people thought about simplifying one's life. I think many people are considering how to live more simply, as we see how our society and our world is so wasteful and unpredictable. Thanks for stopping by.cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-11676309286119535122015-04-29T05:42:58.194-07:002015-04-29T05:42:58.194-07:00Yes, I am realizing the different paths that a sim...Yes, I am realizing the different paths that a simplified life can take for each of us. My hubby and I are SO considering the idea of traveling in a small campervan with a simple budget most of the year, once he retires in a few years. Not for everyone, for sure, but one we would love doing!cairncottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10205290020671696920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-50823739188155887392015-04-28T11:27:39.081-07:002015-04-28T11:27:39.081-07:00Lots of good stuff, Ann! I am in a simplifying tim...Lots of good stuff, Ann! I am in a simplifying time in my life right now. I think it looks a bit different for everyone. Your concepts are right on, and I appreciate all of your research. Mary Dolan Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739724561596823855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531909281927126909.post-48050160101087657992015-04-28T06:47:41.144-07:002015-04-28T06:47:41.144-07:00Wow! This took a lot of research. I love the tho...Wow! This took a lot of research. I love the thought of living life at a pace that is right for you. Not everyone will be the same. I really need to simplify!<br /><br />I hope you can stop by:<br /><br />http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2015/04/family-time-beautiful-saturday-weather.html<br /><br />Collettacollettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com