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Contentment

At the top of the blog, in the blog header, with much time, consideration and polishing over the years, the succinct definition of what it means to live simply luxuriously is shared – the art of living a life of quality over quantity – and with each post, in a variety of different areas of our lives, I do my best to share with you how to cultivate true contentment which is living a life of quality over quantity.

The “quality’ speaks to the depth of experience, meaning, feeling, purpose, connection (with others and ourselves) and clarity along with so many other core components that contribute to living well in our everydays, and it is the letting go of the idea of more, thus choosing to subtract and let go that is a skill so powerful, its contradiction of loss in order to gain boggles the nascent mind and challenges us and our approach to living if we have heretofore equated more with good and less with bad.

As the core principle of what living simply luxuriously is is True Contentment, I knew I needed to create a specific Contentment category.

As shared on the home page of this blog and in October 16th entry of The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment, true contentment allows us to live peacefully in our everydays no matter what the day’s events, our emotions (negative or positive) or world news. Cultivating contentment provides stability of the mind as we engage with love, openness, presence, and kindness to others and ourselves. And as this is a concept often errantly conflated with Happiness, I wanted to create a category that specifically included posts to explore in-depth this topic. To know true contentment, to strive for it, and now to exercise the key skills to maintain it in my everydays has changed my life profoundly and profoundly for the better.

I consider TSLL to be a thinking person’s online community for cultivating an everyday life you love living and that grounds you in fulfilling purpose all the while remaining open to possibility. In other words, a blog that inspires you to think for yourself, to keep an open-mind, to forever remain curious, to find strength in your awesomeness, and find no need to compete with other’s ideas of how they have discovered they enjoy living well. In other words, it is a journey of our heart and involves the courage to explore what is revealed. May one or many of the following posts inspire you along your own journey to and in continuation of strengthening your true contentment.

Own The Entire TSLL 3-Book Collection, Signed & Personalized (and Save!)
Own The Entire TSLL 3-Book Collection, Signed & Personalized (and Save!)

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Saturday June 25, 2022

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332: The Power and Necessity of Regular and Frequent Reflection
332: The Power and Necessity of Regular and Frequent Reflection

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Monday June 20, 2022

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Two New Categories on TSLL, Each Sharing Inspiration and Ideas for Living Your Unique Simply Luxurious Life
Two New Categories on TSLL, Each Sharing Inspiration and Ideas for Living Your Unique Simply Luxurious Life

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Tuesday June 14, 2022

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Why Subtraction is the Skill to Add More Happiness to Your Life
Why Subtraction is the Skill to Add More Happiness to Your Life

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Monday June 13, 2022

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331: How to Notice the Awesomeness in Your Life and the World
331: How to Notice the Awesomeness in Your Life and the World

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Monday June 6, 2022

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Stepping into a New Era of Your Life Story
Stepping into a New Era of Your Life Story

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Monday May 30, 2022

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The 5 Fundamental Skills to Master for True Contentment Everyday
The 5 Fundamental Skills to Master for True Contentment Everyday

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Monday May 23, 2022

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The Winding Trail Toward Trusted Contentment
The Winding Trail Toward Trusted Contentment

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Monday May 9, 2022

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The Importance of Resetting Your Inner Compass and How to Do It
The Importance of Resetting Your Inner Compass and How to Do It

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Monday April 25, 2022

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Sharing Moments of True Contentment: TSLL Readers & Their Road to Le Papillon Books
Sharing Moments of True Contentment: TSLL Readers & Their Road to Le Papillon Books

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Wednesday April 13, 2022

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What is Your “Enough” (aka fulfillment) and How Will You Know?
What is Your “Enough” (aka fulfillment) and How Will You Know?

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Monday April 11, 2022

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The Time for Self-Renewal and How to Start Anew
The Time for Self-Renewal and How to Start Anew

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Monday March 28, 2022

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The Story Behind Each of the 14 Illustrations found in TSLL’s 3rd Book &  the Illustrator Who Brought Them to Life: Sarah Lœcker
The Story Behind Each of the 14 Illustrations found in TSLL’s 3rd Book & the Illustrator Who Brought Them to Life: Sarah Lœcker

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Tuesday March 22, 2022

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How to Be Grounded: The Foundation of True Contentment
How to Be Grounded: The Foundation of True Contentment

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Monday March 14, 2022

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Pre-ordering Now Available – The Road to Le Papillon (hardback & paperback)
Pre-ordering Now Available – The Road to Le Papillon (hardback & paperback)

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Tuesday March 1, 2022

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14 Life Lessons Learned during My 43rd Year
14 Life Lessons Learned during My 43rd Year

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Monday February 28, 2022

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Preordering Signed Copies of TSLL’s 3rd Book & A Special Sale on Previous Books
Preordering Signed Copies of TSLL’s 3rd Book & A Special Sale on Previous Books

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Tuesday February 1, 2022

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Playlist for TSLL’s 3rd Book
Playlist for TSLL’s 3rd Book

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Tuesday February 1, 2022

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Be Available to Be Surprised (i.e. let go of expectations)
Be Available to Be Surprised (i.e. let go of expectations)

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Monday January 31, 2022

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The Paradox of Having Routines: Spontaneity and Creativity Arrive in Abundance
The Paradox of Having Routines: Spontaneity and Creativity Arrive in Abundance

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Monday January 24, 2022

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The Value of Simplicity
The Value of Simplicity

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Wednesday January 19, 2022

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12 Books to Read for a Better, Happier, Content You in 2022
12 Books to Read for a Better, Happier, Content You in 2022

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Wednesday January 12, 2022

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Welcome to the New TSLL Blog! Let’s Take a Tour!
Welcome to the New TSLL Blog! Let’s Take a Tour!

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Tuesday January 11, 2022

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The Power of Living Deeply in the Present and How to Do It Effectively for a Stronger Well-Being
The Power of Living Deeply in the Present and How to Do It Effectively for a Stronger Well-Being

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Monday January 10, 2022

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To live intelligently, thoughtfully and sincerely each day to experience fulfilling true contentment every day.

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Now on the blog, a regular monthly favorite post for TOP Tier Members - 13 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . . and this wisteria is definitely bringing the smiles (oh my, the scent!! Loving tremendously ☺️). Explore the entire list now on the blog. 

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A simple imperfect perfect peony captured this morning in the garden at Le Papillon and an example of one of the ways in my own life I strengthen my mindfulness practice. But what is a Mindfulness Practice really? And why is it worth exploring? And how does it contribute to living a life of true contentment which is at the core of living a simply luxurious life? All of this is shared in detail on today's Monday Motivational post ➡️ The 16 Lifestyle and Health Benefits of a Mindfulness Practice. Link in profile and IG Stories. 

Wishing you a wonderful start to a brand new week. 😌 

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With the publication of my third book The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment, the collection of books about why, how and what living simply luxuriously looks like is complete. 😌 And while I know many long-time TSLL readers already have all three books, if you are looking to gift the entire signed collection, I wanted to offer an opportunity to save money and receive signed and personalized copies. As well, if you haven't purchased the books, the savings is available to be enjoyed by you as well. 

Save 15% off the retail price when you purchase directly from TSLL. (Please note, shipping is not included.)

Now on the blog, a detailed post, sharing how to order, how much you will save and where to purchase.
The place I find powerfully therapeutic. The place that holds me in the present moment. My garden.
These hollyhocks are going in this evening and a pairing of a Cuppa is a must (it doesn't matter how warm the temperature outside). 😌☀️

Bonsoir 

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Grateful for the comfort and nourishment the garden is providing today. 

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Ahhhh, Friday and the first Friday of summer. And that also means it's This & That Day on TSLL blog, and it is an extra full one this week ➡️ This week’s T & T is packed, 18+ items I couldn’t delay sharing as summer has begun, and plans are being made, outings enjoyed and leisure time savored. From new series premiering, the return of favorite series, an exhibit to see in D.C., linen for summer wardrobes, new books for stronger relationships, exploration of revolutionary women and food’s inspiration, French cooking, and more. The release of a much-anticipated film, a English countryside inn that is full of luxury, décor finds to add a signature touch and still, there is more.

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