Tag: family

  • The Beginning Of Love

    “The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.” -Thomas Merton, No Man Is An Island

  • Universal responsibility is the key | Dalai Lama

    I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. We must all learn to work not just for our own self, family, or nation but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the…

  • Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) | Baz Luhrmann

    “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience… I will dispense this advice now.

  • Project Bar Stools

    Project Bar Stools

    To end a long story before it begins, we’ve just moved and want to turn our new digs into a place that welcomes friends, family, and nights at home. Our previous apartment was great for what it was. But the garden level aka basement aspect of it, the bugs that I’ve never seen before, and…

  • “Letting Go”: For The Intellectual

    The concept of “letting go” is a common theme among sentiments and advice when sincere life struggle with one’s purpose and future are causing them torment. Establishing and understanding the meaning behind this potentially, extremely valuable and timeless piece of wisdom, is powerful enough to change lives. Unfortunately, these words are irresponsibly tossed around. They…

  • 10 Sure Ways To Achieve Unhappiness

    Unfortunately and sadly, unhappiness seems far more widespread, accessible and achievable than it’s positive counterpart, happiness. We are told that happiness is a choice; that we have the power to simply make the choice to be happy and live a happy life. Why does this seem so difficult for most? Do you know how to…