Go Ahead: Delight in The Little Things

December 17, 2025.Reading time less than 1 minute.

(Image my own)

A Quotation

October 1, 2025.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Sometimes a quotation just speaks to the heart. This one, by Sanober Khan, author, really spoke to me. I have not read her work, but the poetry in this piece certainly sparks my interest. Do you have a particular phrase or quotation that speaks to you?

Khalil Gibran

August 13, 2025.Reading time less than 1 minute.

My father kept “The Prophet” at his bedside, but as a child I did not understand the writings. Today, this passage hits me deeply. (My image)

A Favourite Quotation

October 19, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

(My image; Anaïs Nin’s words)

Demanding Attention

June 17, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” Henry Miller ( Linking up with Debbie Smyth’s Weekly Quotation-Inspired challenge.)

On Hope and History

February 4, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Rehabilitating the Cynic

July 26, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Scratch any cynic and you will find a disappointed idealist. – George Carlin Born of losses,the way I steel myself –hard core belyingvulnerability. What if I acknowledged,gave name to the pain –forgave the circumstancesforgave myself? Would I then meltinto softness, wordslosing harshnessjoy taking hold? ** This week’s challenge was centred around the quotation: “Strive to […]

VJ’s Weekly Challenge #105: Quotation

July 20, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Deborah, from AWISEWOMANSJOURNEY, offers daily inspiration, and one particular quotation struck me last week. I’m sharing it with you here as a focal point for the upcoming week: Strive to be uncynical, to be a hope-giving force, to be a steward of substance. Maria Popova Your response may use one, or none of the words. […]