Thursday, April 21, 2016

R is for Rest


Me, alone. Life after loss.

 Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. ~ Ovid


 Now that I'm retired, I should rest as needed, right? And I do, but I feel sort of guilty. Don't know why. Of all the quotes I have found for this Challenge, the one above is the one I need to take to heart. 

How I loved our garden........


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  1. Buttons ThoughtsApril 21, 2016 at 4:03 AM

    I loved seeing that garden. That quote is a perfect one. HUGS B

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  2. MadSnapperApril 21, 2016 at 4:50 AM

    your garden looks wonderful. i need a quote for the opposite of yours. i need one that will kick my butt and say
    stop resting... do something.

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  3. JimApril 21, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    Maybe a smaller version of this lovely garden, Inger, one that you can handle.
    Meditate/rest on it today and see what you come up with.

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  4. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeApril 21, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    I do love that quote.

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  5. SharonApril 21, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    That was a lovely garden. I would suppose I rest - I don't get a thing done around here.

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  6. GailApril 21, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    You will know when it is time to nurture your garden again.

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  7. sonia a. mascaroApril 21, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    Good morning Inger!
    What a beautiful and so green your garden!
    I like the quote, very true.
    Wishing you a lovely day and week!

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  8. Roland D. YeomansApril 21, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Farmers let their fields go fallow for a season after long years of use. If even dirt needs a rest, how much more so do our weary hearts?

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  9. Linda KayApril 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    Many of us just don't get enough rest.

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  10. sandyApril 21, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful garden.

    I am similar - i can rest - i find it easy but I always or most of the time, feel like i should be "doing" instead of resting.

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  11. AnonymousApril 21, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Perfect quote for you--& many others!!

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  12. PaulaApril 21, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    Love the quote! Since I have been alone I seem to make more time to rest than I used to. In fact, resting is something I spend a lot of time doing. Beautiful garden!

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  13. UnknownApril 21, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    What? No weeds in your garden?

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  14. Oak Creek RanchApril 21, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Start with something small and manageable; plant something sure to thrive that you love. Let it grow from there. Don't bite off too much at first. Then you'll lose the restorative benefits of work in the garden.

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  15. Arkansas PattiApril 21, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Perfect quote and perfect picture. Rest is necessary to replenish mind and body. Be sure to make time for it.

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  16. shortybearApril 21, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    great quote, and picture

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  17. TexWisGirlApril 21, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    rain and rest can both be restorative.

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  18. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 22, 2016 at 1:00 AM

    Hi Inger - love the quote and today the 22nd is Earth Day according to the Oracle that is Google! Errol was certainly very good with his green fingers ... your garden looks quite amazing ... so green and giving ... I'm sure it'll be therapeutic to start a patch up again ... with some of the easier crops ... Have a peaceful day ... with hugs - Hilary

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