Communication Quote by Lowell Bennion
““Learn to like what doesn't cost much. Learn to like reading, conversation, music. Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking. Learn to like fields, trees, brooks, hiking, rowing, climbing hills. Learn to like people, even though some of them may be different...different from you. Learn to like to work and enjoy the satisfaction doing your job as well as it can be done. Learn to like the song of birds, the companionship of dogs. Learn to like gardening, puttering around the house, and fixing things. Learn to like the sunrise and sunset, the beating of rain on the roof and windows, and the gentle fall of snow on a winter day. Learn to keep your wants simple and refuse to be controlled by the likes and dislikes of others.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Simple Living, Lowell Bennion, 1970
Cultivate appreciation for modest, everyday experiences and simple pleasures, avoiding material excess and external validation.
In simple terms: Enjoy simple things, avoid excess.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity, seek joy in basics.
Themes
simplicity
gratitude
mindfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- outdoor activities
- reading
- gardening
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
minimalism
intrinsic motivation
nature appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple pleasure brings you most peace?
- How can you reduce dependence on others’ opinions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook necessary comforts or growth opportunities.
