Eternity #FridayPhilosophy "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads" - Henry David Thoreau "Trees are the earth's endless effort to speak to the listening heaven." - Rabindranath Tagore “Earth's crammed with heaven...But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.” - Elizabeth Barrett Browning "In the end, these things matter most: … Continue reading Eternity #FridayPhilosophy
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Danger *Triggers
Danger *Triggers Today's quotes tackle the topic of domestic violence against women. Although they are what I consider to be words of wisdom, the topic may be triggering for readers. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” - Maya Angelou “We have an abundance of rape and violence … Continue reading Danger *Triggers
Burnt #FridayPhilosophy
Burnt #FridayPhilosophy It's summer in the desert. This photo shows you what it's like here, right now. Today the outside temperatures reached 118 degrees. Needless to say, we all try to hide indoors for the summer months. In keeping with the fact that it's beyond hot here, today's #FridayPhilosophy is all about feeling the heat. … Continue reading Burnt #FridayPhilosophy
Walking #FridayPhilosophy
“Walking is magic. Can't recommend it highly enough. I read that Plato and Aristotle did much of their brilliant thinking together while ambulating. The movement, the meditation, the health of the blood pumping, and the rhythm of footsteps... this is a primal way to connect with one's deeper self.” - Paula Cole
Pride #FridayPhilosophy
"We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity." - George Takei "You look ridiculous if you dance. You look ridiculous if you don’t dance. So you might as well dance." - Gertrude Stein "No person is your … Continue reading Pride #FridayPhilosophy
Hypocrisy #FridayPhilosophy
“Every veil secretly desires to be lifted, except the veil of Hypocrisy.” - Richard Garnett
Musicians #FridayPhilosophy
Go for the music
Rabbi A.Y. Kook #FridayPhilosophy
A quote for your Friday
Joan of Arc #FridayPhilosophy
A quote for your Friday
St. Patrick’s Day #FridayPhilosophy
Thoughts for St. Patrick's Day