Inspiration | Insights | Perspectives
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 … Read more
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi Such a beautiful message by the ever eloquent, Rumi.
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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
“In solitude, there is healing. Speak to your soul. Listen to your heart. Sometimes in the absence of noise, we find the answers.” ©2018AmandaRicks
“Be the love you never received. Be the acknowledgement you never got. Be the listener you always wanted. Look within at the younger versions of yourself and give yourself what you always needed.” ©2018AmandaRicks
“The best parts of your life will be the small, nameless, moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.” ©2018AmandaRicks
An update to some of the newer guidelines for bloggers as per Google guidelines. The focus is on trustworthiness and transparency. Also a quote from Kevin Spacey about content is included. By Amanda Ricks
“SOWING LIGHTNING Seize Bolts of lightning from the sky And plant them in fields of life. They will grow like tender sprouts of fire. Charge sombre thoughts With unexpected flash, You, my lightning in the soil!” ― Visar Zhiti, The Condemned Apple: Selected Poetry (Photo via my Surprising Pins on Pinterest)
Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal. – Elbert Hubbard Photo from my Pinterest Board; https://www.pinterest.ca/Surprisingpins/photography or https://www.pinterest.com/Surprisingpins/photography.