Category Archives: Spirituality and Mysticism

Comforting Thought: Interior Life is Real Life

Though we do not wholly believe it yet, the interior life is a real life, and the intangible dreams of people have a tangible effect on the world.

—James Baldwin

Comforting Thought: Remember, don’t be frightened

“So don’t be frightened, dear friend, if a sadness confronts you larger than any you have ever known, casting its shadow over all you do. You must think that something is happening within you, and remember that life has not forgotten you; it holds you in its hand and will not let you fall. WhyContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Remember, don’t be frightened”

Comforting Thought: Sometimes I’m the wind

“sometimes, i consider myselfto be the windsometimes, i consider myselfto be the anchorsometimes, i know that without a doubt,i am the oceanbut only the open sky can seewhat i really am” good grief, brianna pastor “you need both the light and the dark. one does not exist without the other. to sweep your darkness underContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Sometimes I’m the wind”

Comforting Thought: The comfort of knowing

“i take great comfort in knowingthere are even better versions of myselfthat i haven’t hugged yet” good grief, brianna pastor

Comforting Thought: Diogenes on the human race

Not least for those who are called foreigners, for they are not foreigners. For while the various segments of the earth give different people a different country, the whole compass of this world gives people all people a single country, the entire Earth, and a single home, the world. Diogenes of Oenoanda Diogenes of Oenoanda,Continue reading “Comforting Thought: Diogenes on the human race”

Comforting Thought: Life On a Low Flame

One can live at a low flame. Most people do. For some, life is an exercise in moderation The best china saved for special occasions But given something like death What does it matter if one looks foolish now and then Or tries too hard, or cares too deeply? Diane Ackerman

Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science

“You can do the best science in the world but unless emotion is involved it’s not really very relevant. Conservation is based on emotion. It comes from the heart and one should never forget that.” Dr. George Schaller, one of the world’s most respected biologists. I think this is particularly true when trying to communicateContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science”

Comforting Thought: We are all made of stars

Comforting Thought: We are all made of #stars #quote #inspiration #space #unity #connection #love
“Do not miss me, because I will always be with you. In every drop of rain that touches your tongue, in every breath of air you inhale.” Rowan Coleman

Phantasmagorical Paper Recipes to Fuel your Belly and Brain

As you probably have realised from previous posts about the automated paper town called Paperholme, I’m obsessed with paper art. And here is yet another fragile and whimsical creation that I’ve fallen in love with. Paper is a medium that can trump rocks but not scissors, and in these stop motion animations you will discoverContinue reading “Phantasmagorical Paper Recipes to Fuel your Belly and Brain”

Sacred Self-care Practices to Help You Slow Down and Remember The Beautiful Person You Are

How do you practice self-care? Life has given me a lot of challenges, sometimes it feels overwhelming and insurmountable. Sometimes a light clicks on, that sublime light to make you really feel hopeful though. If you treat yourself gently and with self-care you will hear a loving voice inside of yourself saying “See! You canContinue reading “Sacred Self-care Practices to Help You Slow Down and Remember The Beautiful Person You Are”