There is a tribe in India that has passed down for generations the art of manipulating tree roots to create a system of living bridges.
Happiness Is A Choice
Happiness is a choice. You grieve, you stomp your feet, you pick yourself up, and choose to be happy. ~ Lucy Lawless
Petroglyphs
If you only had a wall of stone
And some ink to make your presence known,
What message would you leave behind?
What mark would you make to outlast your time?
Superstition
Human beings…are far too prone to generalize from one instance. The technical word for this, interestingly enough, is superstition. ~ Francis Crick
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
What you are afraid of is never as bad as what you imagine. The fear you let build up in your mind is worse than the situation that actually exists.
Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
Peterson’s advice is practical & heartfelt. You feel his personal struggle to learn these lessons through the pages making the effort to share this wisdom truly heroic.
Ep 11. Wabi Sabi
If when I say “Wabi Sabi” you are picturing the spicy green stuff that comes with your sushi, that’s not quite right. That’s Wasabi. I like sushi, but wasabi isn’t really my thing. But Wabi Sabi is definitely something I can get down with. In simple terms, Wabi Sabi is the art of embracing and appreciating imperfection.
I Wore Lipstick Under My Mask
My mouth can’t help but curve upward even in hiding.
Hope skips counterpoint to each heartbeat at every encounter.
Crow’s feet crinkle in greeting every chance they get.
The Weight Of Salt by Sandra Montanino
“…Books can become worn and faded but never grow old. Miguel de Cervantes teaches that everyone, regardless of nobility or peasantry, is important. It’s a message of hope, and what is life without hope? Do you agree, Angelina?”
Angelina thought of all she wanted to accomplish in life. “Hope is everything,” she said.