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The Leather-Bound Classics Collection
By: Charles W. Boatright
Life Immersed in the Classics is a Life Well Lived– the so-called comforts of life; positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind
Henry David Thoreau, who is one of my all-time favorite naturalists, philosophers, and great classical writers that had one of the best quotes about life and how we should live that life, based on simple comforts– Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
What is interesting about the Henry David Thoreau quote is the word positive hindrance in referring to enjoying the simple pleasures and comforts of our life. You wonder why Thoreau would use an adjective that seems to be a paradox to one seeking creature comforts in life. But what Thoreau was referring to was how we often don’t afford ourselves the time as a hindrance to enjoy the simple pleasures of this life, even with its difficulties; because of time restraints we place on ourselves.
The time we give ourselves to ponder our pathway provides us the ability to unconsciously untangle the complexities, stresses, and fatigue in our lives. This unconscious reassessment reveals untapped opportunities provided to us and the ability for us to transform an obstacle into a pathway of opportunities. Time is the force multiplier that turns patience and perseverance into a positive influence in our life that has no substitute. Perseverance is what others refer to as faith of never giving up on ourselves. If God doesn’t give up on us; so why should we give up!
There is one common thread that runs through the reference to positive hindrances and that is the perseverance in life that Thoreau alludes to– and that is TIME. A pause in our life to enjoy the simple things of life allows us to unleash this unconscious force we all have. In other words, we must take the time: to travel with friends, walks in nature to exercise both our mind and body, reading the leather-bound classics, listening to the soft jazz notes of a trumpet player, having a glass of distillery or cup of coffee or tea, and put on that favorite leather jacket that withstood the test of time and cold winters.
The simple comforts that we indulge ourselves in make the hard work and effort of those long day’s toiling through obstacles rewarding to develop the unreplaceable value of experience. Probably one of the best references concerning hard work and enduring the trials and toils of this life is from Paul in Romans– For I consider that the difficulties (or obstacles) of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the splendor that is to be revealed to us. The patience and perseverance that we exhibit reveal pathways that we’ve never detected before because of the fast pace of life.
These splendors that we allow ourselves are what make our effort satisfying at the end of the day, especially during the holidays and at the end of another year. Without these simple comforts, our lives would be arduous and laborious without remuneration. Hard work and obstacles shouldn’t be avoided, but measured and weighed by the impact that we had and will have on others that brings the most satisfaction joy of all the enjoyment of one’s fruits of our labor.
With the Holidays approaching with those crisp, cool winter days, make time to enjoy the simple walk in nature to exercise the mind and body, have a meal or cup of coffee with a friend, listen to your favorite soft jazz (see my selection below), have a glass of your favorite distillery selection, or cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy a leather-bound classic from our collection of soft, comfortable leather jackets, that we offering below. The A-2 and G-1 are what we supply to the U.S. Military.
Nothing feels nor looks as great as an A-2 or G-1 Leather Flight Jacket, or the Indiana Jones-Style Leather Jacket for an adventure in those favorite blue jeans or khaki pants, boots, with a button-down Oxford shirt, the Classic Look and Feel of a well-lived life for both men and women.
For those soft jazz trumpet selections that I alluded to, let me suggest these great artists:
Cindy Bradley: Lifted
Cindy Bradley: Grey Area
Alex Parchment: I Can’t Stop Loving You
We also carry the TOP GUN: MAVERICK COLLECTION:
For those trying to remove the obstacle of trying to improve your health and fitness before the end of the year, let me suggest my THE DELPHI DIET & CAST FITNESS System that is now on KINDLE, use the link below to review and purchase your copy:
My Book on KINDLE: DELPHI DIET & CAST FITNESS System:
The photo proof of my DELPHI DIET & CAST FITNESS System even at the age of 65. I just didn’t drop pounds and inches, I dropped years off the appearance of my skin as well. This was taken on August 13, 2022, after we did a photoshoot for our leather jackets in our hangar. I reached my goal in 8- short weeks:
