August 26, 2013
body temple
August 25, 2013
THE PUZZLE OF PERFECTION
I find it worth mentioning that when I set out to find the perfect picture for the post, I planned on going the more traditional jigsaw puzzle route ha But I’ve recently been on this kick about words…the power words have to influence us in so many ways, and the incredible power that comes from – Read More –
August 21, 2013
LOVE REIGNS
After I titled my last post (rain love), I had an automatic reaction to create this one :) As it sometimes happens, I had the title and many ideas, but wanted to find an image to pull it all together. I found this piece from the “Pencil vs Camera” collection to be exceptionally brilliant. Here’s – Read More –
August 17, 2013
ON FOCUS
A martial arts student approached his teacher with a question: “I’d like to improve my knowledge of the martial arts. In addition to learning from you, I’d like to study with another teacher in order to learn another style. What do you think of this idea?” “The hunter who chases two rabbits,” answered the master, – Read More –
August 10, 2013
STAYING GROUNDED
When a triumphant general returned to Rome, he would ride through the street while the crowd cheered on both sides. Yet he always had an attendant sitting in the carriage to whisper in his ear, “Respice post te! Hominem te esse memento! Memento mori!” (“Look behind you! Remember you are only a man! Remember you – Read More –
August 6, 2013
TOMORROW IS AN ILLUSION
A Japanese warrior was captured by his enemies and thrown into prison. That night he was unable to sleep because he feared that the next day he would be interrogated, tortured, and executed. Then the words of his Zen master came to him, “Tomorrow is not real. It is an illusion. The only reality is – Read More –
August 4, 2013
DETACHMENT
Junaid was going through the market-place of the town with his disciples. And it was his way to take any situation and use it. A man was dragging his cow by a rope, and Junaid said, “Wait” to the man, and told his disciples “Surround this man and the cow. I am going to teach – Read More –
July 27, 2013
UBUNTU
Ubuntu (South African Philosophy: “I Am Because We Are”) embodies the spirit of human kindness…of looking after one another. In the words of (the great) Nelson Mandela, “Ubuntu does not mean that people should not enrich themselves, the question therefore is: Are you going to do so in order to enable the community around you – Read More –
July 13, 2013
WHO WILL SAVE THE CHILDREN?
WARNING: Heart-breaking content with uplifting call to action! Today I explored Shanghai with a friend and colleague and I was confronted with the age-old question…to give or not to give to the homeless? I’ve always found this to be a difficult question because I have been blessed with much and always feel compelled to share. – Read More –
July 6, 2013
IT’S UP TO YOU
“Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.” – Meister Eckhart If only I had this….I could do that…Limited thinking arises within you. If you want it…go for it. No goal is truly out of reach. And honestly, if they did it, I think you can too. And if it hasn’t been done – Read More –