Daily Archives: November 22, 2010

Advise

Posted on November 22, 2010 by marita

by Marita Advice is like snow – the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind. Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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by Marita Irrational as it seems, for a fleeting moment I’m actually jealous of my dogs! But what wouldn’t I give to lead the carefree life of something that lives so blatantly in the moment. Have you ever noticed your … Continue reading →

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Being in the present

Posted on November 22, 2010 by marita

by Marita “If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

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The flip side

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Michaela

One of the most famous artworks of the 15th century – and one of the most renowned religious paintings of any century – is the Altarpiece of the Lamb. Called The Ghent Altarpiece due to its location in the Saint Bavo Cathedral … Continue reading →

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Hakuna Matata

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Glerikud

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze

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On decision making

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Michaela

There was much talk about the difficulty of making decisions lately, so I thought this was a good time to contemplate on the the subject of choices and making decisions. This is what it comes down to – making a … Continue reading →