Inspiration | Insights | Perspectives
Japan, in many ways, is a graceful contrast of high tech and traditional rituals. But the Japanese have managed to marry the two in balletic harmony. Today’s Japanese culture excels in the tech world while still offering and embracing many of their unique cultural habits. “Traditional Japanese culture has had a marked impact on that … Read more
“If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world.” -Elaine S. Dalton “we must be free inside to make a difference outside.” – Vishal Mangalwadi “Help others to see themselves better than they are until they believe.” – Anonymous “Never walk past an injustice.” – Amanda Ricks … Read more
“Just look at me with love and I’m invincible.” – ©2018 Amanda Ricks ‘Just’ a simple words and video post.
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