Monday, July 22, 2013

Contentment - Which Represents You?




'...for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.' - Philippians 4:11b






I looked at these two photos and thought how much they say about my life at various times. How about you?


P.S. After reading the comments thus far, I felt I had to add the following:

There's a big difference between healthy curiosity and utter discontent. ;-) (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)  But seriously...


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25 comments:

  1. thought provoking post my friend.

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  2. I try to be content, most times....but don't open that gate.LOL , You'll see this cow running down the road. xoxo,Susie

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  3. Beautiful photos as usual - can't say that I relate - don't know how to relax - and I'm with Susie I'd be running down the road too lmho
    XOXO

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  4. Wonderful photos!!! Have a great week, hopefully full of contentment!

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  5. There is an old wives tale that says if the cows are all laying down it means its going to rain.

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  6. Great post, Judy... it's simple and makes you think! I'd like to say the first picture represents me, but alas, I think I would be trying to fool everyone. Although I am content most days, I don't know if I'm ever truly that relaxed!! lol

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  7. In any given day....I can be either! I like the comments you've gotten so far! Interesting! Hugs! PS I always heard if all the cows are lying down, the fish aren't biting! heehee!

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  8. while i was in the midst of the second photo I almost ended up dead. now i am content with my life and never even look at the grass that is greener.

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  9. i LOVE holsteins - always say 'home' to me. :)

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  10. Something I rarely experience, but when I do, it sure feels good. Cows are right up there with tractors on my photography list.

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  11. Oh yes. I am always reaching over that gate for the fresh stuff--unless I am hanging with my ultra-cool Holstein crowd.

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  12. No, I don't see how I relate to a cow or their lives.

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  13. Hmm...interesting. I consider myself to be very content and yet open and curious about new experiences. I think I'd be running down the street with Susie just to see if there were any other cool cows to meet.

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  14. I'm not to sure where I'm at right now, but I am living life to the fullest!!

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  15. Love this post! Wish I could be like those cows! Just when I think I might, something complicates the idea. So really, its the underlying attitude I need to work on! Great photos to illustrate your thought!

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  16. I believe the tale that the cows lying down in a field is a good sign that rain is on the way!

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  17. I'm the cow prancing around pretending to be a new born lamb!

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  18. Content....then someone thinks the grass might be sweeter over the fence! LOL Great photos!

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  19. Gorgeous photos! Interesting contrast of ideas.

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  20. I feel like God wants us to live contented with what we have. We fail sometimes and then we have to get back up and try again. I try.

    sandie

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  21. Hi Judy great post and as I read from the comments, thought provoking. I am so blessed with everything that I have and therefore content. Margaret

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  22. Content when my eyes and heart are on Him :)

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  23. Love the photos! I try to be content, but I'm like the cows sometimes. When I see an opening in the fence or a gate open, I tend to want to go through it!

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  24. Fun post, I see me as both. Sometimes I do wonder if the grass is greener on the other side. :-)

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