Art Supply House & Custom FramingThe reflection on the surface of the water is often mistaken for the mysteries that lie beneath. Likewise, the reflection of the moon is mistaken for its own light. In the quest for wisdom, each person must emerge from the illusions of the world and begin the journey towards the sacred mountain.~ Thomas Lloyd Qualls, […]
Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to […]
You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.~ John C. Maxwell A switch of perspective can make a huge difference. It’s always interesting to overhear shoppers at art festivals talk, commonly about how expensive the artwork is. From their point […]
I am now 55 years old. Like a lot of people in middle age my late-night thoughts bend to contemplations about how short my remaining time is. Even with increasing longevity there is not enough time to do all that I want. Nowhere close. My friend Stewart Brand, who is now 69, has been arranging […]
When choosing a new habit many people seem to ask themselves, “What can I do on my best days?”The trick is to ask, “What can I stick to even on my worst days?”Start small. Master the art of showing up. Scale up when you have the time, energy, and interest.~ James Clear There’s a portrait […]
Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.~ Louisa May Alcott My daughter is 18 months old. It’s amazing to watch her go through phases. In the moment, it seems like they last for eternity but […]
You just have to find that thing that’s special about you that distinguishes you from all the others, and through true talent, hard work, and passion, anything can happen.~ Dr. Dre I get distracted easily and jump from one project to another. In the moment it can be frustrating as I make progress on some […]
Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness. ~ Pearl S. Buck I have been encouraged to consider the above question before pursuing some new thing, whether it’s a goal, a job, or a project. Is it leading to more money, but at the expense of drastically less time? Is […]
For a really long time, I thought being different was a negative thing. But as I grew older, I started to realize we were all born to stand out; nobody is born to blend in.~ Halima Aden I recently listened to an interview where the guest empathized that he was unique, but not special. There […]
Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your won presence rather than of the absence of others. Because solitude is an achievement.”-Alice Koller A few years ago, I bicycled across the state of Iowa. Since then, I’ve definitely gotten out of […]