tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post548782788907155848..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Why the beautiful mattersDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43781384617231329422014-07-24T08:45:44.525-04:002014-07-24T08:45:44.525-04:00Yes, yes, yes!! Loving, affirming, and creating be...Yes, yes, yes!! Loving, affirming, and creating beauty are ways of declaring God and His works. When we pass on to the next generation a love of beauty, we pass on a spiritual treasure, and if we don't, this treasure will be lost in a single generation. As you say -- smelling coffee's aroma and thinking "thank you!" to God, is so valuable. Thanking God shifts my mindset. It's only one mind, but if each mind were shifted that way, what a difference it would make in the world!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-81811555068415914082014-07-13T10:31:13.920-04:002014-07-13T10:31:13.920-04:00A true and beautiful post and yes,I do agree with ...A true and beautiful post and yes,I do agree with Your thoughts.Thank You for Your visits and committing on two of My post's-Hugs and blessings to You-Denise Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877661749658933807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14230090008647615832014-07-10T10:14:15.966-04:002014-07-10T10:14:15.966-04:00Good morning Deborah,
You have mirrored my thought...Good morning Deborah,<br />You have mirrored my thoughts exactly and I always like to reflect upon Phil. 4:8. If we can do that then the world around us, can be beautiful. The Lord helps us to find beauty in the simple things and it is a blessing when we can share it with others. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject and have a lovely day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86281160311898397482014-07-08T02:23:31.760-04:002014-07-08T02:23:31.760-04:00Great post. Yes it does matter to surround ourselv...Great post. Yes it does matter to surround ourselves with it. We live for that and love. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83239368868955395032014-07-07T16:41:47.420-04:002014-07-07T16:41:47.420-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12380095865956174052014-07-06T12:43:08.996-04:002014-07-06T12:43:08.996-04:00 I found myself nodding as I read this, as it is w... I found myself nodding as I read this, as it is what I believe, so strongly. We may not be able to effect big change, but we can work to make our own surroundings peaceful, loving and safe, and in some small way effect life on a larger scale. I need to make the small things in my life lovely because I work in a stressful and often violent environment. It will do no good for me to be taken over by the negative - much better to bring some of the beauty from my home with me to my work. <br />Thank you for this post - timely in so many ways.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-90536454893399869422014-07-06T00:39:57.017-04:002014-07-06T00:39:57.017-04:00Hi Deborah, I do feel it is so important to find b...Hi Deborah, I do feel it is so important to find beauty in a world that can sometimes be ugly! My mother always taught us to look for the good, the positive, and the beautiful. It makes such a difference in life, doesn't it? By enjoying the beauty that God has created for us we let 'evil' know that it is NOT going to win! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7700749710908703652014-07-05T22:22:53.424-04:002014-07-05T22:22:53.424-04:00This is wonderful, beautiful. And I, a lover of b...This is wonderful, beautiful. And I, a lover of beauty, thank you for it.Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14528328199720310832014-07-05T13:45:39.419-04:002014-07-05T13:45:39.419-04:00Hi Deborah! I popped over from Brenda's lovely...Hi Deborah! I popped over from Brenda's lovely blog.<br />I couldn't agree more! <br />Beauty does matter and its in Gods heart and everything He has created. No wonder we love beauty so much.<br />I'm following you now and look forward to visiting you here.<br /><br />All my heart,<br />Deborah Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074929118510385042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23931568280701446552014-07-05T11:15:41.280-04:002014-07-05T11:15:41.280-04:00Hello Deborah.
Came over to visit after stopping ...Hello Deborah.<br /><br />Came over to visit after stopping by Brenda's post.I'm with you 100 percent of the way when it comes to cherishing the beauty around us.<br /><br />That's why I love Alexandra Stoddard's books so much. "It's a Beautiful Life" taught me a lot. She always has fresh flowers in her home, even if she gets them from the supermarket! <br /><br />Beauty counts and making our homes a haven amidst the evil of the world is truly something we can do with finesse. <br /><br />Thank you for your very beautiful piece of writing. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-1325828946447787562014-07-05T10:56:33.279-04:002014-07-05T10:56:33.279-04:00Beautiful! I agree with every word you wrote. Be...Beautiful! I agree with every word you wrote. Beauty does indeed matter!<br /><br />I found you through Brenda's "It's a Beautiful Life." You have a gorgeous blog, and I will be following along.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Patti @ Magnolia CottageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-30097372683133314952014-07-05T07:37:56.166-04:002014-07-05T07:37:56.166-04:00Beautiful and insightful post! Just found your bl...Beautiful and insightful post! Just found your blog and I will be back. Your photography is great! I'm your newest follower!Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61872769814684758612014-07-04T20:37:53.510-04:002014-07-04T20:37:53.510-04:00Wonderful and true. Thanksfor your insightsWonderful and true. Thanksfor your insightsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-81593667126771730772014-07-04T19:50:47.556-04:002014-07-04T19:50:47.556-04:00Hi Deborah, I loved this post and how you can make...Hi Deborah, I loved this post and how you can make something simple look beautiful! I love decorating with flowers too. Your hydrangea flowers are just gorgeous and beautiful! At my mom's old house she used to have the blue ones and then dried them and they always looked so pretty! I loved how you made the tea and scone look so beautiful too. I hope you are having a nice 4th of July. Enjoy this weekend and thanks for such a nice post.<br />JulieJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52971606565210369082014-07-04T19:37:34.246-04:002014-07-04T19:37:34.246-04:00Amen and amen.... your words mirror those of my ow...Amen and amen.... your words mirror those of my own heart! You've put it so beautifully. What a wonderful quote you've shared by Roger Scruton.<br /><br />Here's wishing you glimpses of heaven in unexpected places....<br />Brenda<br />oxo<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56920231146412087262014-07-04T18:32:54.343-04:002014-07-04T18:32:54.343-04:00Deborah, this post so eloquently expresses my own ...Deborah, this post so eloquently expresses my own thoughts. I feel exactly the same way you do and couldn't agree more that beauty does matter! I have to share a link to this post on my blog...it's too good (and true) not to share. :o)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721919043603767131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50465883380468210962014-07-04T10:31:06.995-04:002014-07-04T10:31:06.995-04:00Well said! Thank you for the reminder of how impo...Well said! Thank you for the reminder of how important beauty truly is. Happy Independence Day!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273217274858850735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29975869583205281432014-07-04T09:05:26.733-04:002014-07-04T09:05:26.733-04:00Oh Deborah, I love your words and your wisdom and ...Oh Deborah, I love your words and your wisdom and yes, the Beautiful DOES Matter! Thank you for expressing it so eloquently. Happy 4th of July!<br />p.s. I wish I had a bite of that scone this morning....mmmmm!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-3257867069259511792014-07-04T03:59:15.828-04:002014-07-04T03:59:15.828-04:00I am so glad that I stopped by to read your beauti...I am so glad that I stopped by to read your beautiful thoughts here. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017368307967996380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-49037781696684231872014-07-03T18:40:35.108-04:002014-07-03T18:40:35.108-04:00A lovely post Deborah. A lovely post Deborah. Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-26083944866736520252014-07-03T15:50:28.532-04:002014-07-03T15:50:28.532-04:00Hi Deborah,
Among the many points you make, and s...Hi Deborah,<br /><br />Among the many points you make, and so very eloquently, I might add, there is one that I can really relate to, and that is that, realistically speaking, yes, we alone, cannot make a huge difference in the world, but when it comes to our own space, we are able to create an environment that pleases, comforts, and protects us and the ones we love. That, in itself, I find beautiful.<br /><br />Thank you for a most interesting read!<br /><br />Wishing you a happy 4th!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19884096180656974432014-07-03T10:04:57.999-04:002014-07-03T10:04:57.999-04:00Deborah, this idea was so well written that I had ...Deborah, this idea was so well written that I had to wait a little while before commenting. There was nothing left to say, except "I agree." I have tried to share with others that the small, beautiful details in one's day can truly make your life better. I used to believe that the reason I enjoy all the caretaking and beautifying of my home was simply because I liked the retro way of homemaking. Now I see that it is also a search to bring out the beautiful and comforting things in life. You have a beautiful way of writing. Thanks for such an encouraging message. Miss Dishywoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794780623279029363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19642936743320094712014-07-03T08:36:39.102-04:002014-07-03T08:36:39.102-04:00Wonderful post, Deborah - thanks for giving us gli...Wonderful post, Deborah - thanks for giving us glimpses of God in the beauty you share!<br /><3<br />WendyHisMacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899052456512113203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24279050238026514702014-07-03T06:15:20.650-04:002014-07-03T06:15:20.650-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Written straight from your heart ...Dearest Deborah,<br />Written straight from your heart and YES, it does matter. Happiness can only be found in the little pleasures of life. May there be a time of peace for all on this earth but I am afraid that will never realize in this life. It is soothing to know there is life after death so all those that found misery in life will get rewarded.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-78135734404427297432014-07-02T23:59:02.594-04:002014-07-02T23:59:02.594-04:00So eloquently written, Deborah! Noticing, being gr...So eloquently written, Deborah! Noticing, being grateful for, and sharing beauty lifts the spirits and gives us courage to face the world. Thank you for bringing so much beauty to the world. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.com