This stone Buddha, hewn from thesurrounding mountain, is the tallest stone Buddha in the world It took over seventy years or the span of three generations (between the year 713 to 803 BCE) to construct him. He stands 71 metres tall. Impressive is a feeble word to describe this wonder. I joined other awestruck tourists… Read More The One Thousand Year-Old Buddha of LeShan
“If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive.” Eleonora Duse This time of year can be hectic, stressful and… Read More Small Moments of Joy
The festive season has come and gone in a whirl. It’s only been now that I’ve had a chance to reflect on the stresses and joys, highs and lows of this frantic season. Choosing presents can be a hit and miss affair even when Santa brings them but this year I really hit the nail… Read More In Celebration of Small Things; A Christmas Jewel
It is always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over.” Paulo Coelho The Zahir . This week is the 14th of July, France’s celebration of… Read More In Celebration of Small Things :Freedom
That Friday Feeling In between my travel adventures, I usually stay with my family in Canberra. It’s great to reconnect and appreciate them anew. But staying for longer than a week means fitting into the routine of their weekly lives. At the end of five weekdays helping to care for the grandkids, warding off the… Read More In Celebration of Small Things; That Friday Feeling
In Celebration of Small Things: A Deep and Meaningful Conversation In these days of excessive technological communication, increasing emotional detachment and isolation from fellow humans, a deep and meaningful conversation with another is a rare and precious gift. To be willing to share-painful experiences as well as joyous ones- and to be received and listened… Read More In Celebration of Small Things: A Deep and Meaningful Conversation
In Celebration of Small Things: Sunflowers I love having the opportunity to write about those small things which bring joy to my life and thank Lexa Cain for providing this opportunity. In our world today its so easy to have our attention drained away by unwanted events, ideas, situations and even people. It is so… Read More In Celebration of Small Things:Sunflowers
It arrived today in the post. The homeowners for whom I had house sat and cared for their delightful Miss Daisy in Brisbane, mentioned that they had a gift for me which they had bought on their European jaunt over Christmas. In truth, I’d completely forgotten about it when I left Brisbane and became busy… Read More In Celebration of Small things: A Glass Heart from Venice
2015 has been a good year for me, made up of lots of lovely little experiences and adventures. Of course like the rest of us on planet Earth, I’ve had my challenges. Whether I’m getting better at handling these or the challenges are not as tough as in some previous years (I’ve had a few… Read More In Celebration of Small Things; A heated, saltwater pool and a Moodle called Daisy
People die all the time. Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if possible, sincerely. It’s too easy not to make the effort, then weep and wring your hands after the person dies.” ― Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance… Read More In Celebration of small things: Life
Thoughts on the history and heritage of Chinese Australia
Fun, unusual and forgotten designations on our calendar.
Writing tales of then and now and the in-between
Things are as they are, not as they should be!
Ovo nije sve
Transform your life with Astrology
L'art de l'astrologie intuitive
The Cricket Pages
Karen DeMers Dowdall
Wedding photographer in Buckinghamshire
random thoughts 'n things from the life of jacob
reflections on life as an house sitter and perpetual traveller
An exploration of writing and reading
Metaphorically speaking that is, let’s not get creepy.
Home of Lukas Kondraciuk Photography
"El Mundo Visible es Sólo un Pretexto" / "The Visible World is Just a Pretext".-
Looking for an adventure.
Words inspired by dreams, coffee and travel
Tales from the mouth of a wolf
Surreal Landscapes by Maikhail Buzhinskiy
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