A simple life conflicted...

In my quest for a simple life, free from materialistic goods, I find myself conflicted about why I'm so fond of these glasses.
How can an object make me so happy? 

 

My mother was cleaning out her cupboards again, and brought me a box of miniature jars, vases, and of course these beautiful aqua glasses.  I can't remember where they came from;  I may have even given them to her as a gift.  Whoever the donor, as long as I can remember they have always been in the cupboard next to the hand made pottery bowls,
and I have always admired them.


Only five remain, but then there are only five of us to use them!


For now, I will just surround myself with their beautiful memories and be content that I didn't compromise any of my beliefs in acquiring them.



I think a little ~move me brightly~ tea, from The Peaceful Peacock is in order on this warm spring afternoon~

8 comments

  1. How lovely, I think for me working towards a simple life means having a few lovely things I treasure. If the cups make you happy keep them we all deserve to have joy in our life!
    Beccijo
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/theenchantedcupboard

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  2. Those are so beautiful!!!!
    If you ever feel you need to get rid of them, I can offer them a really good home with me. :0)

    Sue

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  3. You didn't go looking for glasses...they just arrived in your life, complete with memories. Guilt free, I say.

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  4. Thanks everyone:) I've never quite had this reaction before, so it was very unsettling for me. I think they must have carried along some wonderful energy in them, because my boys are absolutely awestruck with them too! We just can't stop looking at them~

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  5. Hi Liz,
    As we live a very simple life and most of our possessions were either given to us or found at thrift shops or yard sales, I know what you mean about wondering how a "thing" could make you so happy. I know that I have a few beautiful items - like a pottery vase and hand stitched table cloths that I love to add to our home - just a bit of pretty goodness.
    The glasses are beautiful - may you have many happy moments drinking from them!
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  6. The glasses seemed to have "acquired" you! May you drink and celebrate many happy memories!

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  7. even the most simple life should be lived beautifully.
    those glasses are divine.

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  8. a little move me brightly made into tea concentrate and added to honey-sweetened lemonade. yup. the perfect fit for such beautiful glasses.

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