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Kristin Cuthriel

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Savor the Moment

January 3, 2013 Kristin 20 Comments

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“I wondered how it was possible to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing of note.  I, who cannot see, find hundreds of things: the delicate symmetry of a leaf, the smooth skin of a silver birch, the rough shaggy bark of a pine.  I, who am blind, can give one hint to those who see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you will have been stricken blind.  Hear the music of voices, the songs of birds, the mighty strains of an orchestra as if you would be stricken deaf tomorrow.  Touch each object as if tomorrow your tactile sense would fail.  Smell the perfume of flowers, taste and relish each morsel, as if tomorrow you could never taste or smell again.  Make the most of every sense.  Glory in all the facets and pleasures and beauty which the world reveals to you.” -Helen Keller

Inspirational appreciate your life, Helen Keller, mindfulness

Comments

  1. wordsfromanneli says

    January 3, 2013 at 2:49 am

    How true. We really should be thankful and appreciative of all we have.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Yes:)

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  2. Playamart - Zeebra Designs says

    January 3, 2013 at 2:58 am

    very nice post. i am one of the lucky ones; i lost my vision about ten years ago for 24 hours. the doctors later said, ‘we don’t know why this happened, but usually when you lose your vision, you do not get it back.’
    believe me, i am one who embraces the gift of vision every single day of my life!
    thank you for reminding others what a precious gift we have, and how we often forget to be grateful for that gift!
    z

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Wow. You really can put things into better perspective after that experience, I am sure. I am sure you are grateful! Thank you for sharing your story.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Stuart says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:12 am

    This is so good.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      I thought so, too. Thanks.

      Reply
  4. smilecalm says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Seeing the beautiful colors of nature, the smile of loved ones and all the other wonders of life is a miracle. May we all feel safe, happy and live with mindful awareness.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      May we all. So true!

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  5. lvsrao says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Inspiring post. Very Nice one.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks. Have a great day!

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  6. fgassette says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Wonderful post. We must learn to see as though we were blind. Which takes focus.

    BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      So true! Thank you for inspiring.

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  7. Vicki Flaherty says

    January 3, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful reminder of the power I have in each moment to fully live and appreciate life. Helen Keller was truly an amazing woman.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Yes she was. Her words always inspire me. Have a great day, Vicki.

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  8. teasbook says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Thank you! This is a good post to share as the world needs a reminder not to be so blind to their surroundings. I’m not just talking about nature here. They really need to open their eyes to all the possibilities out there! 🙂

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 3, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Yes, all possibilities!

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  9. liz blackmore says

    January 5, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Beautiful words from a beautiful woman.Thanks for the inspiration.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 6, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Have a wonderful day, Liz. I appreciate your comments.

      Reply
  10. John says

    January 6, 2013 at 8:42 am

    A nice excerpt from one of my favorite things that Helen Keller wrote–“Three Days to See.” The entire article is well-worth the read! (And can be found here — http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?FolderID=1&SectionID=1&TopicID=481&SubTopicID=17&DocumentID=1215). Thanks for sharing, Kristin, and Happy New Years to you and yours!

    Kindest regards,

    John

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      January 6, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you for this link, John. I hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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