“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.” – Joseph Campbell “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”…
Moira has stationed herself seductively on the chaise. The air hinges on love and smokes. It’s his first time. He won’t do anyone but her. Love’s true calling, as they say. “Paint my Love” plays in the background. She is no Mona Lisa, and he no Da Vinci. But the easel and paints are ready. “Hun, those lips; curve them into that sensuous smile, please.” The door swings open. It’s Uncle Fred and his hyperactive Cocker, Asher….
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colour to my sunset sky” Rabindranath Tagore
“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” — Mark Twain A little laughter doesn’t hurt anybody, does it? The current times are tough and sombre, and unpredictable to boot. Who knows what we have today, we might not tomorrow. Including this precious life with our loved ones. Therefore It helps to hold on to sweet hope and joie de vivre. And make the moments count.
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” – Mary Davis “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at anytime and be yourself” – Herman Hesse in Siddhartha
Love is… The fall colours are surreal. The morning hour hinges on hope, romance and fresh air. Their fingers and hearts intertwined. The reckless, youthful hormones rage a storm outside. The pedestrian looks at them discerningly. “Utterly brash public display of affection. Tch! Tch!” “Love is irrational. Love is unkind. Love is selfish. Love truly binds.” Another one who lost to love, in all probability. **************************** The couple is oblivious of the external commentary. They…
Till we meet again! Much love. Adios Amigos! Mishka-Laila Tails. I’ve been meaning to share some snippets about my fur babies for a while. I also feel I have been writing a lot of “inspirational” stuff off late. And I needed to re-invent my commentary. Maybe lighten up the mood a bit. 😉 Tell me what you think? Would you want me to add…
Who would have thought 2020 would be a year of masked and unmasked existences. Literally speaking, too.
Ann Frank’s story is such a wonderful reminder in these tough times, to hold on to hope. To believe in the goodness within us and that of one another. The world is going through tough, turbulent times. There is mass unrest, lives being lost, political friction, pandemic woes, mental health issues on a rise, devastations and despair. Yet there are instances of hope. And today I choose to share a few hopeful instances that have added meaning to…