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24 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Write More

Via Buzzfeed: From J.K. Rowling, Ray Bradbury, Maya Angelou, and a bunch of other people who know what they’re talking about. Check out 23 more quotes — here. 

Practising yoga

From The Times of India: As a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, such is the disciplined mind of a yogi practising meditation on Self. Bhagwad Gita 6.19 * To live immaculate amidst impurities of the world – this is true yoga practice. Adi Granth * He who practises yoga does two things with one stroke: he simplifies […]

Do not feel lonely the entire universe is inside you.” ~Rumi

Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die (Great Images)

Everyone has their own personal bucket list. Some people want to visit every continent. Some people want to win an argument with the wife. Some want to own an expensive sports car or their own private jet. And yet others just want something smaller but significant in their lives. If you ever do get the […]

“If we are ever to enjoy life, NOW is the time, not tomorrow or next year.”

~Thomas Dreier

11/4 Art: Secret Garden

Image via Reddit

11/4 Destination: Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Via Reddit

Adversity

Most Inspiring Landscapes From Norway

There are plenty of beautiful and astonishing places around the world. Nevertheless, in my opinion, Norway has the highest concentration of these sensational and inspiring places and landscapes. Huge waterfalls, extensive mountains and gorges, natural diversity are just unbelievable. To reveal the nature beauty of this country, we have collected photos of the most beautiful […]

Dolphin Superpod in Strait of Georgia

Yoga Motion

That Battle Between Two Wolves

Modern Life: a time management discussion

Last week we shared Anthony Demello’s poem, A parable on modern life. A great conversation ensued. I wanted to share it with everyone and see if anyone else can share their story and practice when it comes to time management. “A PARABLE ON MODERN LIFE The animals met in assembly and began to complain that […]

“I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.”

~Yann Martel

11/3 Art: Oasis of Serenity

Sandra Trubin 

11/3 Destination: The land of ice and fire- Iceland

The land of ice and fire from Angelo Wellens on Vimeo.

Mistakes are just mis-takes, be willing to make them!

Healthy Life with B.K.S. Iyengar

Gardening: Get your cold frame ready

It’s that time of the year to start thinking about using your cold frame. Last week, with the help of my students, we assembled my larger cold frame by placing it on top of an existing raised bed. The 4’x 8’ structure is covered with double plated glass, and insulated with 2” Styrofoam, which protects […]

Daily Inspiration: Acceptance

“Acceptance, done with any kind of hope, motive, expectation or goal, is not real acceptance – it is rejection in disguise, an attempt to escape the moment. True acceptance is a thrillingly fearless naked plunge into the unknown, a total alignment with all the creative energies of life itself, and an emergence into the vastness […]

Beautiful Mindful Music: I Love You, I Thank You by Aykanna

7 travel scams that you should know

If you’ve traveled at all, chances are you’ve either fallen for a travel scam, or have had someone try to pull one on you.  Going on a vacation or traveling shouldn’t be a scary experience.  If you know about the scams that are out there, you should be able to avoid them. Here are seven […]

“Love is the master key which opens the gates of happiness.”

~Oliver Wendell Holmes

11/2 Destination: Tabriz, Iran

Image Via Reddit

11/2 Art: Modern House Boat, Berlin, Germany

This modern houseboat is available for rent in Berlin, Germany. Check out more pictures and information — here. Via Treehugger

“When we don’t know what to do, it is best not to do anything. This is a time for inner work.”

~Tim Miller

Small is Beautiful – A Tiny House Documentary

Small is Beautiful – A Tiny House Film – Pozible from Jeremy Beasley on Vimeo.

Can Art Teach Patience?

Have you ever noticed how long people look at a painting in a museum or gallery? Surveys have clocked view times anywhere between 10 and 17 seconds. The Louvre estimated that visitors studied the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, for an astoundingly low average of 15 seconds. Our increasingly online, instantaneous existence accounts for […]

“Judge Not” – Bob Marley

The first single released by a young Robert “Nesta” Marley. “Judge not, before you judge yourself.”

“Concentration is fixing the mind in one place.”

~Patanjali

11/1 Destination: Lake Pehoé, Torres Del Paine, Patagonia

Via Reddit

11/1 Art: Banksy — “Bronx Zoo”

As a sports fan, I thought it was really cool to hear that Banksy showed up at Yankee Stadium, on October 30th, to make art. His one month tour of New York featured awesome artwork. Check it out — here.

Artist’s mind-blowing kinetic sculptures

“Look for the good in every situation. There is always something good, or at least something useful to learn, even in difficult or unpleasant situations.”

~ Unknown

A Beautiful Gift from Ashtanga Yoga Student to Teacher

The Connection Between Ashtanga Yoga Student and Teacher I had the fortune of being an Ashtanga Yoga student at Jois Yoga in Greenwich before it closed recently. Two aspects that stood out at Jois were: Universal respect for the traditional yoga practice High degree of respect/reverence for the teachers Most of the practitioners I befriended seemed to be extremely dedicated […]

Live Waimea Bay Cam

Ryan sent this link to me yesterday — while the sun was coming up in Hawaii. Explore.org is really, really cool. What an amazing meditation tool. Enjoy the views — here. Image via Dan Shabbaton

15 Ways Yoga Transforms the Body

Via DailyCupofYoga and The Huffington Post

Mars Flyover Video

“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.”

~Tim Ferriss

10/31 Art: Pumpkin Carving

Via Guardian and Ray Villafane/Barcroft Media