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.
“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.
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
Give Yourself Love – Quote.
“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 Life – Quote.
“The best parts of your life will be the small, nameless, moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.” ©2018AmandaRicks
The One Top Thing To Know For Blogging SEO.
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 Lightening. Photo and Quote.
“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; Quote.
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.
Whatever’s Good For Your Soul – Quote.
“Whatever’s good for your soul… Do That.” – ©2018AmandaRicks I created this image quote for my Instagram a while back, and everyone liked it so much I wanted to share it here too. It manages to say in just a few words one of my most prioritized beliefs in life. This quote also exemplifies why I …
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 …