By Diana Baur
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. -Leonardo da Vinci
There is nothing more graceful than simplicity. Elegance stems from our ability to appreciate the essential nature of things. A table, simply set. A garden exploding with goodness. A glass of wine shared with a friend on a breezy, warm summer evening. None of these require anything more than an appreciation for what many would consider the everyday.
It’s in the everyday that the sacred lives.
Sometimes I have a hard time getting a grip on all the things I want to do. I get frustrated with chores. I end up muddling through and not doing anything particularly well. My creativity... More...