Stretched thin – between holding on to what is fleeting, and resisting what is inevitable – leaves us with not much energy left to take action where we are actually effective. - pierre - Resist nothing and hold on to nothing. In this space of surrender the water is calm and therefore clear. And in … Continue reading Pierre collection
Hermann Hesse collection
Hermann Hesse was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and essayist that was revered by the literary world. He was celebrated with international acclaim for his unique perspective on poetry. He managed to win the 1946 Nobel Prize in Literature during WWII and the reign of Hitler. At such a turbulent period in European history, his works gained a … Continue reading Hermann Hesse collection
Elizabeth Gilbert collection
Elizabeth Gilbert was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1969, and grew up on a small family Christmas tree farm. She attended New York University, where she studied political science by day and worked on her short stories by night. After college, she spent several years traveling around the country, working in bars, diners and ranches, … Continue reading Elizabeth Gilbert collection
Byron Katie collection
Byron Kathleen Mitchell, better known as Byron Katie (born December 6, 1942), is an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie" or simply as "The Work". She is the founder of Byron Katie International, an organization that includes the School for the Work and Turnaround House in Ojai, … Continue reading Byron Katie collection
Mooji collections
Mooji was born Tony Moo-Young in Port Antonio, Jamaica, in 1954.[4] His mother migrated to the UK as one of the windrush generation when he was one year old. He was raised by his father and his mother's cousin (who became his father's lover and had more children).[3] Mooji's brother Peter went on to become one of Jamaica's top table tennis … Continue reading Mooji collections
Swami Vivekananda collection
Swami Vivekananda, was an Indian monk, philosopher and author who was instrumental in bringing Yoga to the western world, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness. He became known in the Western world when he travelled to the USA in 1893 to speak at the world parliament of religions as the representative of India. Hereafter … Continue reading Swami Vivekananda collection
Jeff Foster collection
Jeff Foster was born in 1980 in London, England.[1] He studied Astrophysics at Cambridge University.[1] At the time he was overwhelmed by feelings of despair and loneliness,[2] which eventually led to physical illness and a personal breakdown soon after graduation. He was convinced he was going to die.[1] Foster returned to live with his parents, reading and studying for … Continue reading Jeff Foster collection
Rumi collection
“Stop acting so small. You are the entire universe in ecstatic motion.” – Rumi Click on the image for more context. “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi Click on the image for more context. “Anyone who genuinely and consistently – with … Continue reading Rumi collection
Charles Eisenstein collection.
“We have to create miracles. A miracle is not the intercession of an external divine agency in violation of the laws of physics. A miracle is simply something that is impossible from an old story but possible from within a new one. It is an expansion of what is possible.” – Charles Eisenstein Click on the … Continue reading Charles Eisenstein collection.