You don’t need to be an artist to appreciate the beauty of nature. You could just as easily be a scientist or a mathematician, but there are certain qualities that artists have that make them more attuned to noticing and appreciating the little details of life around us. And because they see things differently, they…
Sunrise : 29 November 2021
A beautiful sunrise over this little bit of England. 29 November 2021. Once again, I am grateful to be blessed with the power of sight and the ability to get out of bed and see the gorgeous start to the day.
I release the need for this in my life.
You only leave old habits behind by starting with this thought “I release the need for this in my life”. As the seed for this post I borrowed those words from Wayne Dyer. It takes conscious effort to release the need for something that has become part of your life, but it is possible. You…
Sunset : 27 November 2021
The sun is gone for another day. The oranges and reds were very prominent this evening. See you tomorrow, sunshine!
Eternal Truth Needs A Human Language That Alters With The Spirit Of The Times.
Carl Jung, the Swiss Psychiatrist, created the quotation that begins this article. The spirit of the times is in a constant state of flux. It changes and evolves as we do, often unknowingly due to our evolution. What was once acceptable by society might be deemed inappropriate now, and vice versa. Every so often, there…
Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat
Sometimes we have to reconcile our emotions, thoughts and feelings in order to understand why we feel certain ways. This quote is about learning to accept all of your contradictions so you can keep it together and who knows-this could be a moment of enlightenment. How do you become more creative if you’re not as…
Sunset : 25 November 2021
There was another beautiful sunset this evening. I used my old Olympus Stylus 1 camera to take the photo. It’s good to see that it’s still working and taking beautiful photographs!
Six Months to Live : It’s Not About the Destination, It’s About the Journey
Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive. We’re all running around, living life to the fullest and not taking everything for granted, at least trying not to… When was the last time you thought about what it’d be like if you could only live every other moment? What if you…
If you are charitable to others but not to yourself, then your charity is incomplete.
Be Charitable Buddhist teachings encourage us to be charitable not just to others but also to ourselves. That is our bodies, minds, and spirits. We can show our body charity by ensuring we eat well and get enough rest. Kindness to the body includes hygiene, proper clothing, and shelter as basic necessities as well as…