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Category: Quotes

Quotes: With the heart

Posted on September 13, 2023by mktdaf

  “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.” ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint Exupery Art:  Rafal Olbinski

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Thoughts: In the light of a starry night

Posted on September 15, 2020by mktdaf
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Normally….

Posted on April 20, 2020by mktdaf
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Quotes: When beauty shines….

Posted on January 17, 2018by mktdaf
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Quotes: Fear & then, after fear, with Thay

Posted on January 6, 2018by mktdaf
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Writings: Thay & freedom

Posted on October 24, 2017by mktdaf

Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice… No one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. Thich Nhat Hanh

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Thoughts: Love’s pull

Posted on October 21, 2017by mktdaf
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Quotes: Let it shine, star child….

Posted on October 18, 2017by mktdaf

“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie   (and thanks to Molly & https://www.facebook.com/BuddhaDoodles/ )

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Thoughts: Even worthier…

Posted on February 8, 2015by mktdaf
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Thoughts: As we rise toward remembering….

Posted on September 11, 2014by mktdaf

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Thoughts: It starts here :)

Posted on August 23, 2014by mktdaf

I think Mr. Hemingway & I agree on this one – it just doesn’t work to have a short list going, when you measure out your day. Besides the obvious fun things, it seems to me it’s a nice move to add to the mix (gasp!): enjoying the work we have to do. Maybe it’s…

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Categories: Quotes, ThoughtsTags: Hemingway

Thoughts: From the Wilde side….

Posted on January 7, 2014by mktdaf
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Categories: Quotes, ThoughtsTags: oscar wilde

Thoughts: Brene: Relax & let go…

Posted on December 8, 2013by mktdaf
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Thought for the day…


"When the faith is strong enough it is sufficient just to be. It’s a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is not in time. It’s a journey that has taken us from primary identification with our body and our psyche, on to an identification with God, and ultimately beyond identification."
-- Ram Dass

About Brother Ian

brother ian in actionOver the centuries, Brother Ian has been collecting stories & information & discourses for the purpose of elevating the human condition as needed, dissecting it when necessary, and building the case for hope.

In the spirit of noting that organized crime, organized baseball, organized labour, and organized religion tend to engender controversy & occasional discord, I promise to be neither organized or critical of those who are.

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