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Building Bridges | Criss-Crossing the World in Thoughts and Culture
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Criss-Crossing the World in Thoughts and Culture
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Reflection
January 26, 2025 by Sharifah
“If you find the mirror of the heart dull, the rust has not been cleared from its face.”
– Rumi
Posted in Health/Spirit, Inspiration | Tagged heart, if you find the mirror of the heart dull quote, life, light, reflection, renewal, Rumi quote, spirit | Leave a Comment »
Sweater Season
December 21, 2024 by Sharifah
Posted in Art/Culture, Health/Spirit, Humor, Nature/Animals | Tagged animal illustrations, animals in sweaters, animals in winter clothing, animals wearing sweater illustrations, winter animals, winter cat | 6 Comments »
Distant mountains
are reflected in the eye
of a dragonfly.
– Kobayashi Issa
Posted in Health/Spirit, Inspiration, Life, Nature/Animals | Tagged classic Japanese haiku, dragonfly, dragonfly haiku, haiku, Kobayashi Issa, mountain haiku | 3 Comments »
Cocoa Time
November 29, 2024 by Sharifah
Posted in Art/Culture, Food, Health/Spirit, Home/Garden, Inspiration | Tagged chocolate, cocoa, cocoa drink, cold weather drink, cup, drink | Leave a Comment »
(Cartoon courtesy of Woman’s world)
Posted in Humor | Tagged cartoon, counting sheep joke, Humor, sheep cartoon, sleep humor, sleep joke | Leave a Comment »
Ladies in Red
October 31, 2024 by Sharifah
Posted in Flowers, Home/Garden, Inspiration, Nature/Animals | Tagged color, flower, garden, hibiscus, nature, red, red hibiscus, tropical flower | 3 Comments »
Three Word Wisdom
October 25, 2024 by Sharifah
Brevity can pack a lot of wisdom. Here are some of my favorite three word quotes:
Count your blessings.
Peace of mind.
Smile. It’s free.
Good vibes only.
Posted in Art/Culture, Health/Spirit, Inspiration, Life | Tagged life, life quotes, mental health, quotes, sayings, spirit, three word quotes, wisdom | Leave a Comment »
The Generosity of Nature
September 30, 2024 by Sharifah
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
– John Muir
Posted in Health/Spirit, Inspiration, Life, Nature/Animals | Tagged healing, inspiration, nature, park, self care, trees, walks, water | Leave a Comment »
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