I have come to rely on Aunt Ruth for recipes and rules by which to live what Oprah would refer to as "my best life." Holidays can find me quite reflective about the past, so I spent a sumptuous Sunday with my favorite mentor and asked her just how she lives life with optimism, determination, and humor.
Here's what she told me, and it is our joint offering for a life lesson and a wish for a joyful holiday:
"I have faith. I get comfort from my religion, but most of all, I understand that life is not easy. You must have a will to live, and that will comes from loving people. Otherwise there wouldn't be much sense in living."
with love from Aunt Ruth and me....
Absolutely beautiful! Yes - wonderful words to live by. So inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture and this post. By the way, I started the "book of thanks" this past Thanksgiving when all of my family gathered in NY for the first time. Thanks to you and Aunt Ruth for inspiring such a tradition. Happy Holidays to you both.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAunt Ruth's words and the picture.
she is a wise woman. thank you for sharing this, so beautiful and so true. it really does all come down to love.
ReplyDeleteFaith...will...love. Just about says it all, Honey/Ruth!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic and beautiful sentiment Honey.
ReplyDeleteWell, Honey, I think I've caught up on all the Aunt Ruth posts now. I both wish I could meet her and feel like I have. And your photographs are so beautiful. One of my favorites, actually, is the stack of recipes -- just so beautiful and almost abstract.
ReplyDeleteThank you Aunt Ruth, for reminding us what the true meaning of life is...
ReplyDeleteand thank you Honey, for sharing your mentor with us!
what a lovely blog you have here, just really enjoyed reading your Aunt Ruth posts.
ReplyDeleteHoney - thank you so much for sharing Aunt Ruth. She certainly validates living life to the fullest through others! I just love Aunt Ruth - and you. You both enrich my life. I treasure this blog!
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