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April 11, 2013

THE NATURE OF CHANGE

A very poor underprivileged person might think that it would be wonderful to have an automobile or television set, and should he acquire them, at the beginning would feel very happy. Now if such happiness were something permanent, it would remain forever. But it does not, it goes. After a few months he wants to – Read More –

April 10, 2013

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO CELEBRATE!

For the 200th post (in 3 months!), I wanted to share this beautiful photo… #chillmode ;) Photo source: Positano, Italy

April 7, 2013

NATURE’S BEAUTY

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein   Photo source: life (Arizona)

April 5, 2013

AMAZING VIOLINIST (AGE 7)

After the Hafiz poem (and the artist’s rendering of a beautiful young beginner), I couldn’t resist sharing this video of adorable (yet no-nonsense!) 7 year old Su Fei Ya simply owning the Macau orchestra. Wow!!! She’s amazing.

March 21, 2013

STOP BEING SO RELIGIOUS

What Do sad people have in Common? It seems They have all built a shrine To the past And often go there And do a strange wail and Worship. What is the beginning of Happiness? It is to stop being So religious Like That. Poetry by Hafiz Photo source: back to the future (Malaysia)

March 17, 2013

DRUMLINE: DISCIPLINE IN ACTION

This is extraordinary! It is a perfect example of discipline in action…that could only have come from a tremendous amount of practice. These drummers could not have walked out onto the field and completed this routine without consistent practice. Similarly, you will only be able to achieve mastery through practiced discipline. What, at first, may – Read More –

March 16, 2013

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE

You don’t have to let what others say affect you negatively. Others may say the words, but you choose your attitude. Affirmation to say out loud: The only power that criticism has is the power I give it; therefore, I choose to ignore the critics. What others say about me is none of my business. – Read More –

March 12, 2013

LESS IS MORE

Mystery is the essence of allure. Imagination allows us to fill in the blanks. However, with the current culture of over-sharing (social media, etc.), there are fewer blanks to fill. I think it’s better to keep ’em guessing! ;)   Photo source: leaf lips ;)

March 7, 2013

ZEN PAINTING

Zen painting is a form of meditation. The paintings are created on rice paper so that corrections cannot be made. In this way, the mind has nothing to do while painting. The artist simply paints without thought of correction, creating brush strokes with the feeling of the moment. Zen painting also honors nature and incorporates – Read More –

March 2, 2013

TELL ME THE TRUTH

J’aime cette chanson! ;) [Translation: I love this song!]

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