You often hear about how we’re all living in bubbles created and nurtured by our personal views and opinions but what if we’re actually living in echo chambers. And how are echo chambers different? Does it even matter? It matters because the difference between the two can help us understand why people have such diverse …
What has social media done to us?
There has been a massive increase in the use of social media – from being almost non-existent 15 years ago, it now takes up a major part of our lives and our children’s lives. Facebook, for example, boasts over one billion users per day. This explosion of social media has led to many cultural, social, …
Happy Christmas Eve From Surprising Lives
Happy Christmas Eve from Surprising Lives featuring Christmas Eve by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Night Time Speaks Volumes.
I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars. – Stephenie Meyer It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright. – Stephen King Night is a time of rigour, but also of mercy. There are truths which one can see only when it’s dark. – Isaac Bashevis Singer …
You Are The Entire Ocean – Quote
Such a beautiful message by the ever eloquent, Rumi.
Sitting With Fear.
Fear is scary. It can be so overwhelming; it can paralyze you, leaving only shards of piercing panic ripping at your every nerve. Fear acts like screeching breaks on your mind and body. You’re trapped in a state of fight or flight scrambling for some light, any light. Fear is real, and it’s also necessary. Without …
Honouring Robin Williams.
“Death is nature’s way of saying, ‘Your table is ready.’” – Robin Williams Canada HBO has an upcoming Robin Williams special which prompted me to remember and miss once again the irreplaceable Robin Williams. Robin could be a little bit crazy. But he was hysterical, incredibly talented, and most of all wonderfully caring and eloquent. I find it …
Healing In Solitude – Quote.
“In solitude, there is healing. Speak to your soul. Listen to your heart. Sometimes in the absence of noise, we find the answers.” ©2018AmandaRicks
Vulnerability.
“When your heart feels heavy like a ball of lead, and the walls start to build themselves up around you once more. You can’t help but think of how this even came to be. The one you love didn’t love you back; you’re vulnerable once again. You promised yourself it would never happen again. And …
An Unlikely Fox Photo Opportunity.
“Yeah, I see you too!” Nature continuously amazes and impresses me but getting glimpses let alone shots of some of nature’s shyest creatures blows me away. So when I saw these beautifully natural, relaxed, and adorable fox photographs I was duly impressed. A morning yawn. Why are you watching me? “One second, what’s that?” …
NYC Light II – Photo
A Manhattan sunset captured from Queens across the East River. Part 2 in a New York trilogy called NYC Light. ~ Lars Sivars, Photographer This photo caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First, NYC is my fav city in the world. Yes, I think I like it even a bit better than London. But …
Polar Bear Love. – Photography.
“I saw a polar bear mother and her newborn cubs in Wapusk National Park, Canada in March 2016. The -35F degree windy weather became even more challenging after sleet coated my camera, lens, and other gear in a solid layer of ice. Luckily, after several days of waiting, the mother-cub finally emerged from her den …