Although her books were far more delicious and full of detail than the movie,seeing the film adaptation of Liz Gilbert's Eat Pray Love last night was a wonderful visual reminder to savor the simple things in life. My favorite part of Liz's time in Italy, was her learning to indulge in the Italian art of "La dolce far niente" - the sweetness of doing nothing. This is a lovely and romantic way of living that is really all about being in the present moment and seeing beauty all around.
So today, please join me in savoring the simple pleasures of life....
try smelling your food and admiring its beauty before consuming it and eat it slowly with lots of mmm's...lounge in your pjs...linger in the silences between sounds...savor the blessings all around you...appreciate what is without having to "do" anything ...ahhhhhhh YES! :)
"La dolce far niente"rocks!
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