So today is the American holiday of Thanksgiving. This is my favorite holiday because it is simply about getting together with family and having a really good meal. But, I believe and hence its name, it is a time for reflection; a time to be thankful. Personally, I know that it is so easy toContinue reading “Five quotes on Thankfulness…”
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Five or Nine Quotes from Aldous Huxley
Aldous Leonard Huxley26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963 “We are not our own any more than what we possess is our own. We did not make ourselves, we cannot be supreme over ourselves. We are not our own masters.” “It’s a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research & study, the best adviceContinue reading “Five or Nine Quotes from Aldous Huxley”
Five or Ten Quotes from Kurt Vonnegut
Image found here. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007 “To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” “I want toContinue reading “Five or Ten Quotes from Kurt Vonnegut”
Five or Fourteen Quotes on the Golden Rule…
I find this amazing…that the Golden Rule (or the Original Truth), which of course is a blueprint on how we as humans should treat one another, is said across the board in every religion, faith, and non-faith. While the actual words that are said may change, these all still say the same thing…be nice toContinue reading “Five or Fourteen Quotes on the Golden Rule…”
The Supper of the Lamb…Robert Farrar Capon
Photo Credit. Robert Farrar Capon October 26, 1925 – September 5, 2013 “Let me begin without ceremony. In addition to one iron pot, two sharp knives, and four heads of lettuce, you will need the following.” The above sentences are the opening lines of Robert Farrar Capon’s book, The Supper of the Lamb. IContinue reading “The Supper of the Lamb…Robert Farrar Capon”
Some may call me a dreamer (but I’m not the only one)…
Anne Frank was born 84 years ago today only to have her precious life cut short a mere 15 years later. Just imagine what she and countless other visionaries may have accomplished. My solace is that I am still moved by their actions and words long after they are no longer on this physical plane.Continue reading “Some may call me a dreamer (but I’m not the only one)…”
Just One Quote…
Thankful
“If thank you is the only prayer you say, that will be enough.” — Meister Eckhart To learn a bit about the above photo, read this post that I wrote for last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. To read more quotes on thankfulness, click here. Urban Simplicity.
A Year From Now…
Image found here. Hokey as these may seem, I stumbled upon them independently a day apart and they really resonated with me. Hmmm…is something trying to nudge me a long? These, I think, can be targeted at anyone…and taken literally or metaphorically. So how about you? What about now…. Image found here. Urban Simplicity.
A Pin, a Quote, and a Prayer…a few thoughts on peace
The above image is of a pin that was given to me yesterday by a friend (thanks Jane!). It’s a miniature version of a sign that I’ve had in the front garden for the past years. Actually the sign in front of my house is the second sign…the first was stolen (how’s that for irony).Continue reading “A Pin, a Quote, and a Prayer…a few thoughts on peace”
Instructions for Life
Somewhat recently I posted the Holstee Manifesto, this is along those same inspiring terms. There are plenty of versions of this floating around the Internet, but I came across this one at the blog of Elena Levon. This states that the list was penned by the Dalai Lama. I’m not sure if it is butContinue reading “Instructions for Life”
>Five Nelson Mandela Quotes
> Image found here. Having a grievance or a resentment is like drinking poison and thinking it will kill your enemy. After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. I learned that courage wasContinue reading “>Five Nelson Mandela Quotes”
Five Nelson Mandela Quotes
Image found here. Having a grievance or a resentment is like drinking poison and thinking it will kill your enemy. After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. I learned that courage was notContinue reading “Five Nelson Mandela Quotes”
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