Those who cannot feel the littleness of great things in themselves
are apt to overlook the greatness of little things in others.
~ Okakura Kakuzo, from The Book Of Tea
Curated wall art and fine art photography by Olga Barantseva.
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be open to it all, beginning with yourself
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Especially there.
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Even some] lovely people feel that their real identity is working on themselves, and some work on themselves with such harshness. Like a demented gardener who won’t let the soil settle for anything to grow, they keep raking, tearing away the nurturing clay from their own heart, then they’re surprised that they feel so empty and vacant. Self-compassion is paramount. When you are compassionate with yourself, you trust in your soul, which you let guide your life. Your soul knows the geography of your destiny better than you do.
~ John O’Donohue, from From Sincerity to Authenticity (awakin.org, April, 2007)
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ty for this beautiful passage
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Like that one (nearly) even better than the first one – but LOVE the pic there!
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👍
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Some important thoughts to begin the new week ahead!
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Sure are!!!!
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I love the quote from O’Donohue even more…
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So great, right?!?!?
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Indeed!!
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WMS, WMS!
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I hope that bear has had a big breakfast already.
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Laughing.
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These words are more than true.
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Truth!
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such an evocative photo…love just entering it and feeling it…like a meditation
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Yes. Felt the same way Valerie. Same.
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I like this
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Love, love this. In Canada right now and enjoying all the little things. Even the cancelled flight. Had to take a bus 3 hours to Calgary. Great prairie scenery. No bears though.
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Sounds wonderful. Unexpected detours to see the Land.
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the image evokes thoughts of finding peace, love, and comfort with mama bear…
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It does Jim, really does.
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