Archive for the ‘Quotes’ Category
Words for Winter Solstice
A reminder to acknowledge the dark, and celebrate the light. Bring kindness into these dark days.
Kindness with no expectations, kindness given to someone else simply for wanting to put good into the world. Kindness to bring warmth to the coldest and darkest of moments. Kindness to keep us open, accepting. Because when we give kindness to others, we feel it in return.
One kind word to the postmaster who is dealing with the line of ten people, all trying to ship unruly boxes.
One kind word to the cashier working overtime.
One kind word to a friend who needs it.
One kind word to a stranger, because it could be the only one they receive today.
One kind word to a family member.
One kind word to yourself.
A print of this papercut is available here.
Why We Write
“One of the gifts of being a writer is that it gives you an excuse to do things, to go places and explore.”
-Anne Lamott, Bird By Bird
I finally picked up a copy of Bird By Bird this week, a book that has been on my reading list for far too long. It’s exactly what I needed. A reminder of why I love to write, and a reminder of what it takes to be a writer: just.keep.writing.
And exploring of course.
If Only I Had Room for a Garden…
As the sun comes out (hello spring!) I only have one thing on my mind: I want a garden. A place to walk in barefoot. A place to plant seedlings. Grow tomatoes and green beans and cucumbers. A place to start a raspberry vine. Wild strawberries. A space to sit and drink a morning cup of coffee.
Use Your Heart: Create Love, Spread Love
“The mind creates the abyss, the heart crosses it.”
-Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
It’s funny how when you need certain words, they come to you. My mother sent me this today – she’s good like that, having that motherly intuition to send me inspirational words when she knows that I need them. Sometimes they are her own, sometimes they are someone else’s.
And these struck a chord; a good reminder for a world where our brains are constantly spinning. Things may be overwhelming, but often all we need to do is to treat ourselves and those around us with kindness. Give love, receive love.
So with that, go spread some positivity this weekend.
Happy Valentine’s Day. Give Love.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
-Dalai Lama
Give love. Receive love. Share love. That is what we should do today and everyday.
(I also made heart-shaped scones in celebration – they’re gluten-free, vegan and super simple – just to bring a little more cheer into a gray and dreary February day. Enjoy!)
Vow to Never Be Normal
Good words from Van Gogh that act as a the perfect reminder to cultivate beauty and color in our lives.
Via: Fresh Hues
Friday Photo: Grace
Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Instructions For Living a Life
Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
― Mary Oliver
