Conquering Fear

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
Nelson Mandela

Old Woman Bay by Mandy Budan

Fighting Cock by Charlie Lightcap

Mindfulness Makes the World

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

Brain by Kazuya Akimoto * Should be viewed at full scale - the details are stunning.

"Pelvis" by Georgia O'Keefe

Wild Sky & Joy

"Joy delights in joy.” Ignite yourself with a smile, a gentle giggle, a deserved laughter and feel it ripple throughout your spirit into the purview of the day.

Shakespeare extended

Wild Blue Yonder Richard Luschek

Square Swirls David Kozlowski

Compassion's Cure

I came upon a doctor who appeared in quite poor health. I said, 'There's nothing that I can do for you that you can't do for yourself.' He said, 'Oh yes you can. Just hold my hand. I think that that would help.' So I sat with him a while then I asked him how he felt. He said, 'I think I'm cured.'

Conor Oberst

Take some time this week to literally or figuratively hold someone's hand as they seek to heal or recover from life's challenges. Extend compassion to the life of another knowing that compassion heals not only those we express it towards, but ourselves as well.

Right Image: Composition by Wayne Sleeth
Left Image: Abstracted Water Color by PopArt Machine

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

Louisa May Alcott

Image 1: Painting Sky by bdmaroon
Image 2: Painting Quads by Blueberry Mom

Speaking in the Butterfly Effect

*, originally uploaded by lilion (J.Meszoly Beatrix).
'All change, all production and generation are effected through the word'...and bear affects throughout the world. Be aware then, of the world at large in which you live, and know that you too contribute to the creation of what is seen as well as what is possible.

Leopold Senghor Maroon Mashup

Image 2: Violet by Harwell