Holding back

You can hold back from the suffering of the world. This is something you are free to do. But perhaps precisely this holding back is the only suffering you might be able to avoid.
~ Franz Kafka

Forward

Fear holds you back, acceptance propels you forward.
~ Arthur Tugman

The nook

In this sequestered nook how sweet To sit upon my orchard seat And birds and flowers once more to greet. . . .
~ William Wordsworth

Closer look

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Close ups

Ah the Beach

Mindfulness

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Creativity

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud.
~ Unknown